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Pine Nuts

Soft, buttery pine seeds rich in healthy fats and pinolenic acid, the classic base of pesto.

Benefits

Key compounds

Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatspinolenic acidmagnesiumvitamin Ezinc

May help with

Best for these goals

Heart healthantioxidant

How to use it

Toast and scatter over salads and pasta, or blend into pesto

Evidence level

Nutritional

Cautions & interactions

Calorie-dense and pricey; rarely can cause a temporary metallic taste ('pine mouth'); tree-nut/seed allergen for some
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