However you crack them, nuts are a treasure trove of heart-healthy fats, protein, and fiber, and they’re packed with valuable vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. These nutritional powerhouses contain cholesterol-lowering properties and may lower the risk of heart disease. Seeds are right up there, too, as a quick and easy way to boost your health. But for people with Crohn’s disease, the choice to eat nuts and seeds may not be so simple.