Nuts are great for a heart healthy diet. I love nuts, particularly almonds. I eat them almost everyday. They are a great portable healthy snack that is easy to eat anywhere. Most studies have shown that nuts lower LDL in the blood which is one of the primary causes of heart disease,. Walnuts and almonds are particularly beneficial to for heart health. Nuts contain unsaturated fats that lower bad cholesterol. They are one of the best available sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Nuts also contain lots of L-arginine, a substance that studies suggest improve the health of artery walls by making them more flexible lowering the risk of blood clots. Nuts also contain fiber which may help prevent diabetes, lower cholesterol and helps with satiety. They are also a good source of vitamin E. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nuts/HB00085Monday, October 25, 2010
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Nuts are great for a heart healthy diet. I love nuts, particularly almonds. I eat them almost everyday. They are a great portable healthy snack that is easy to eat anywhere. Most studies have shown that nuts lower LDL in the blood which is one of the primary causes of heart disease,. Walnuts and almonds are particularly beneficial to for heart health. Nuts contain unsaturated fats that lower bad cholesterol. They are one of the best available sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Nuts also contain lots of L-arginine, a substance that studies suggest improve the health of artery walls by making them more flexible lowering the risk of blood clots. Nuts also contain fiber which may help prevent diabetes, lower cholesterol and helps with satiety. They are also a good source of vitamin E. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nuts/HB00085
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Good information. There is so much to learn about the differences in nutritional values and which items are best and what they are best for. I understand walnuts are suppose have very good nutritional benefits.
ReplyDeleteI always try to get some at the grocery store to have as snacks throughout the day. I like to go with cashews but the only problem I have is I get the ones loaded with salt which make them not as healthy for me as I would like them to be. All of this however is really helpful information and good to know for when I make my next purchase
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