Firstly, pine ‘nuts’ are not actually nuts but are in fact edible seeds from about 20 distinct species of pine cones. Technicalities aside, for Ancient Greeks and Romans, pine nuts were believed to be an aphrodisiac. They’ve certainly secured their spot in some of the most loved cuisines in history (pesto pasta anyone?) and the news to really go nuts about, is that these tiny seeds are bursting with benefits too. Don’t let their small size fool you – pine nuts hit the mark in the nutrition stakes.