Your Health In Mind with Michael Storm and Dr. Dean Lloyd, August 26, 2026 Hour 1
“Going Nuts over Nuts” 2 parts…same word, 2 topics. Why are people going nuts? A little tongue and cheek today…I’ll be giving my opinion on how the changes in the policies in our government and culture are making people more erratic and “nuts”. An addition to last weeks show on Food Medicine: The Food: The seed meaning comes from an old Germanic word (hnutu) used for thousands of years to describe hard-shelled fruits. The Head: Around the late 1800s, people joked that a person’s head looked round and hard like a walnut or hazelnut. The Behavior: Phrases like “off your nut” meant your head or brain was loose, broken, or empty, which eventually led to calling an eccentric or unstable person a “nut.” Food Common Types of Nuts and Their Nutrition (per 1-ounce / 28-gram serving) Almonds: Contain 170 calories, 15g fat, 6g protein, and 3g fiber. They are rich in vitamin E for skin and cell health. Walnuts: Contain 185 calories, 18.5g fat, 4g protein, and 2g fiber. They provide plant-based omega-3 fatty acids (ALA) to support brain health.Pistachios: Contain 159 calories, 13g fat, 6g protein, and 3g fiber. They are lower in calories and rich in vitamin B6 and antioxidants. Cashews: Contain 157 calories, 12g fat, 5g protein, and 1g fiber. They are a good source of magnesium for nerve and muscle function.Brazil Nuts: Contain 187 calories, 19g fat, 4g protein, and 2g fiber. Just one or two nuts provide a massive dose of selenium for immune and thyroid health.Peanuts: Contain 162 calories, 13.5g fat, 7g protein, and 2.4g fiber. Though technically legumes, they offer high plant protein and folate. General Health BenefitsHeart Health: Most nuts contain monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that help lower “bad” LDL cholesterol.Satiety: The combination of protein and fiber helps you feel full, which can aid in weight management. Antioxidants: Nuts provide plant compounds that reduce inflammation and protect cells from damage.