A nut is a hard-shelled indehiscent fruit of some plants. Researchers believe that people who consume nuts regularly are less likely to suffer from coronary heart disease. One study found that people who eat nuts live two or three years longer than those who do not. Also, people who eat nuts usually tend to eat less junk food. Many nuts are good sources of Vitamin E and Vitamin B, and are rich in protein, folate, fiber, and essential minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper, and selenium. Nuts are most healthy when eaten raw. The following nuts are included in this volume: almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, chestnuts, coconuts, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, peanuts, pecans, pistachios, and walnuts.