Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Doctor Recommends Best Nuts for Healthy Holiday Snacking
Dr. Saurabh Sethi, known as the 'gut doctor,' shared a list of nuts that are great for snacking during the holidays.
He explained that nuts are healthy because they have lots of good things like protein, healthy fats, and vitamins.
He also said when is the best time to eat each type of nut.
For example, almonds are best in the morning, walnuts in the evening, and pistachios in the afternoon.
Eating these nuts can help keep your energy up, make you feel full, and even help your heart and brain.
Dr. Sethi reminded everyone that this is just general advice and to always check with a doctor for personal health questions.
Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist, recommended nuts for healthy holiday snacking.
Almonds are best eaten in the morning for blood sugar control and brain function.
Walnuts are best eaten in the evening for brain health and better sleep.
Cashews are best eaten with lunch for immunity and energy metabolism.
Peanuts can be eaten anytime for heart and brain health.
Pine nuts are best eaten mid-morning for appetite control and fat metabolism.
- Who
- Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist trained at AIIMS, Harvard, and Stanford Universities
- What
- List of nuts recommended for healthy snacking during the holiday season
- When
- The best times to eat each type of nut are specified
- Where
- The information was shared on Dr. Sethi's Instagram
- Why
- To promote healthy snacking habits during the holiday season
- Almonds
- Best eaten in the morning for blood sugar control and brain function
- Walnuts
- Best eaten in the evening for brain health and better sleep
- Cashews
- Best eaten with lunch for immunity and energy metabolism
- Peanuts
- Can be eaten anytime for heart and brain health
- Pine nuts
- Best eaten mid-morning for appetite control and fat metabolism
- Pecans
- Best eaten with dessert for heart health and reducing oxidative stress
- Pistachios
- Best eaten in the afternoon for stabilizing energy levels and curbing cravings