Frequently Asked Questions About Yoga Nuts
Q: Why do Yoga Nuts come in a 1.5 oz. bag instead of an even 1 oz. or 2 oz.?
A: To tie into the FDA approved claim that states: "Scientific evidence suggests but does not prove that eating 1.5 oz. per day of most nuts, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease."
Q: Why do nuts lower cholesterol?
A: Because nuts are loaded with good fat – unsaturated fat – not bad saturated fat. 85% of the fat in nuts is beneficial unsaturated fat that actually lowers bad cholesterol (LDL) and increases good cholesterol (HDL).
Q: Do Yoga Nuts have other positive values?
A: Our 100% Natural Yoga Nuts are high in vitamins and minerals naturally. They're packed with antioxidant vitamin E, calcium, magnesium, potassium and fiber, shortfall nutrients for most Americans. Plus, they contain an important variety of phytochemicals that help to protect against many chronic diseases including cancer, heart disease and diabetes. There's a lot more.
– Pecans in Yoga Nuts contain 19 key vitamins and minerals all by themselves. They are also a high quality source of protein with few carbohydrates and no cholesterol. And they're naturally sodium-free.
– Almonds used in Yoga Nuts are loaded with manganese, vitamin E, magnesium, copper, vitamin B (riboflavin), phosphorous and potassium for heart and nerve health. There are 13 vitamins and minerals in all. Ounce for ounce our almonds have more iron than spinach, more potassium than bananas, more calcium than milk and more protein that a typical egg.
– Cashews selected for Yoga Nuts are a great source of copper, which is essential for bone, joint, blood, hair and skin vitality. Cashews have a lower fat content than most other nuts. 75% of cashew fat is unsaturated fat with most of this in the form of oleic acid, which promotes good heart health, and is the same monounsaturated fat found in olive oil.
Q: Your bags say there is Absolutely No BHT in the 100% Natural emblem. What is 
BHT?
A: BHT is a preservative added to corn oil that is sprayed on many of the giant brands of nuts to extend their shelf life up to 2-1/2 years. This is true even for raw baking nuts. We think this is silly. There is a fresh new crop out each year and to coat a fresh nut with a preservative simply isn't necessary nor in the best interest of today's shoppers. Many households think that because baking nuts are raw that they are natural. This is not always the case. Since baking nuts are used in making snack mixes or simply get eaten as snacks by people believing they are getting a healthy snack, they can do better. We are giving them a better option with Yoga Nuts.