Almonds, walnuts — What is the healthiest nut? And what about peanut butter?

Walnuts are a really good source of Omega threes, and they help increase HDL levels — the “good cholesterol.” (stock.adobe.com)

Nut alternatives have stolen the limelight in the past decade — popular milk alternatives like almond milk and cashew milk quickly became fan favorites, as well as nut butter, peanut butter’s now-popular cousin. 

Nuts belong to the protein food group and may act as a key protein component in vegetarian diets. According to myplate.gov, the general recommended daily intake of protein is 5-6 ounces for adults. One tablespoon of peanut butter or ½ ounce of nuts equals one ounce for this daily intake.