Botany lovers will note that some on this list are not true nuts, according to the scientific definition. However, they are all grouped under the tree nut umbrella because they come from trees. Some ...

Even though they’re all found in the same aisle at the grocery store, there’s one key difference between tree nuts (which include almonds, walnuts, cashews, and pistachios, to name a few) and peanuts.

How does that old Almond Joy commercial go? Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't. Yes, that's the one. But wait, what is a tree nut? Sometimes it's not always clear what distinguishes an ...

Nut allergies are among the most common food allergies, and they include reactions to almonds, walnuts, and pecans. An allergy to peanuts, however, is not technically a nut allergy. Many of the 1.2% ...

Not all nuts are created equal. Some are nutritional powerhouses that fight heart disease, sharpen your brain, and help you stay lean. Others still have their merits, but they come with trade-offs ...

Tree nuts, including coconuts, are classified as “major allergens” under the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA). But a campaign is now underway to get coconuts off the ...