Alternatives If Allergic to Nuts?

2 patients asked me this week what they could eat if they were allergic to nuts.

One of the best mid-morning or afternoon snacks to keep energy up, balance blood sugar, and keep metabolism working efficiently are almonds or walnuts. These nuts are great sources of healthy fats, protein, and vitamin E. Nuts are also high in choline which help decrease inflammation and is important for brain health.

However if you have to stay away from nuts you can easily substitute avocado, olives, and olive oil, and wheat germ. Soybeans are a good source of choline and protein while legumes (beans like lentils) are full of the similar minerals found in nuts.