Boost Your Health This Passover: The Benefits of Eating Nuts

While nuts are a fantastic addition to your diet any time of the year, Passover presents a unique chance to enjoy them even more, as we avoid chametz. It's a prime opportunity to incorporate them into your meals.

We often overlook these tiny nutritional giants, but it's important to remember their impressive health benefits: nuts are rich in healthy fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals that support heart health and give a powerful boost to overall well-being. They're packed with magnesium and potassium, both of which promote brain health.

One of the main advantages of nuts is their high fiber content, which aids digestion and promotes satiety. Furthermore, nuts are excellent sources of antioxidants that protect cells from oxidative stress and inflammation. They are especially rich in vitamin E and selenium, which support immune function and help prevent chronic diseases. Regular consumption of walnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, almonds, and essentially all nuts (preferably unsalted, as salt is our "enemy number one")—reduces bad cholesterol levels and lowers the risk of heart disease.

Speaking of cholesterol, did you know that nuts contain an exceptionally high level of heart-healthy fats? These are called unsaturated fats, and they help lower bad cholesterol levels while raising the good ones. It's no wonder that many nutritionists refer to nuts as "quick power stations" due to the wealth of nutrients they offer.

So how do you enjoy them during Passover? You can eat them as they are, or make these legendary energy balls that any kid will be thrilled to receive:

Half a cup of coarsely ground walnuts

Half a cup of coarsely ground pecans

One cup of coconut

Half a cup of almond flour

One teaspoon of vanilla/rum extract (according to preference, or both)

Half a cup of melted chocolate

A quarter cup of milk/water

Half a cup of vacuum-packed dates

Preparation Method:

Mix all ingredients together and roll the balls in coconut before arranging them on a plate. Refrigerate for an hour and serve.