Hello, Mr. Jelínek,

Recently, I attended a lecture where the instructor warned about nuts in general, stating that the maximum should be about two handfuls per week since they contain more omega-6 than omega-3. Therefore, frequent consumption might promote inflammation in the body. Personally, I consume about a handful of nuts daily, usually pre-soaked. Am I making a mistake by doing this? Is the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio truly disadvantageous in all nuts? In your lessons, you specifically mention this for hazelnuts, where this information is confirmed, but is it the same for other nuts?

I have a question about cashew nuts as well. How can I tell if they are fresh and not oxidized? Are any possible molds visible to the naked eye? Could you suggest where to purchase quality nuts?

Thank you for your response.

You are not making any mistake by any means. The fact is that, on average, nuts contain a high proportion of omega-6 fats, which is disadvantageous in relation to omega-3, but this information is taken out of context. The key is to control the o3 to o6 ratio within the overall daily dietary plan, where it is up to each of us to decide the path in terms of preferences for individual food groups.
The state of advanced oxidation in cashews can primarily be recognized by their color, which shifts towards yellow as the degree of oxidation increases. Molds are usually identifiable by the naked eye—they can be white, gray, or even black.
It is best to buy nuts in bulk rather than packed, where you don't have as much opportunity to visually assess their quality.

Themes:  Omega-3   Nuts   Inflammations   Omega-6   Cashew nuts