Pinenuts

The tiny pine nuts are actually seeds produced by pinecones of some varieties of pine trees.

Health benefits: As with many other nuts, pine nuts contain heart-healthy alpha-linolenic acid, as well as the B vitamin thiamine. Pine nuts are also a great source of protein.

Nutritional value:  One ounce (167 nuts): 190 calories; 19 grams of fat.

How to add them to your diet: Pine nuts are most commonly used to make pesto (a sauce typically using fresh basil, olive oil, Parmesan cheese and pine nuts), but they can also be used in stuffings, salads and breads.