Walnuts... and Brains

Ever noticed the resemblance between a walnut half and the human brain?

 

Hmmm.. can we take that for a sign that raw walnuts are brain food?

Just sayin'....

 

Comments

[mccourt]

So cool! I tell that to my 5 year old who promptly tells everyone in her kindergarten class :-).

Question: do you know if folks with autoimmune disease should avoid nuts?

Thanks for all you do Nell!!!!!

[Nell]

Hello,
The main caveats that one with any kind of AI issue needs to consider are eliminating nightshades and eggs. Other than that, its regular Paleo! Some raw nuts in moderation are fine- just dont confuse peanuts, which are legume!

[Katie]

Nell,

I know which foods are nightshades (tomatoes, bell peppers), but what does that mean? I love red peppers and eat them nearly everyday. Is that OK?

Thanks,

Katie

[Nell]

Nightshades need only to be avoided by those with autoimmune disease and acne.

[Katie]

My daughter has teenage acne. Besides tomatoes and bell peppers, what other foods should she avoid? Unfortunately, she can't seem to stick to a Paleo diet despite the example her mother sets.

Thanks,
Katie

[Nell]

She should avoid all the nightshades, which include, in addition to what you listed, eggplants, potatoes, huckleberries, pimientos and ALL peppers, paprika and all pepper-based spices. She should also omit all dried fruit. Aside from that, if she follows Paleo at 100%, she should start to see results quite quickly as skin cell turnover happens at a fast rate.

[Victoria]

Yes, I always think this when I see walnuts and when I eat kale I think it resembles our lungs!

[Nell]

Love that!: )