Nuts a Day You Must Eat 60 Grams ???
Any good nutritionist will tell you that including nuts in
your diet will benefit you in a number of ways: it helps you lose
weight, work as an appetite suppressant, lower your risk of cholesterol
and are a real powerhouse of energy. Full of natural fiber, minerals,
proteins and unsaturated fat, they make a great snack.
Now, a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition suggests that having two-three servings of tree nuts such as
walnuts daily can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. “Consuming
tree nuts lowers total cholesterol, triglycerides and LDL (bad)
cholesterol,” said lead researcher Michael Falk from the Life Sciences
Research Organisation in the US.
“Walnuts are the only nut that provide a significant amount of
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) – the plant-based form of Omega-3s,” Falk
added. More than any other nut reviewed in this study, walnuts were
investigated in 21 of the 61 trials. The researchers found that
consuming at least two servings (60 grams) per day of tree nuts has
stronger effects on total cholesterol and LDL and may be particularly
important for lowering the risk of heart disease in individuals with
Type 2 diabetes.
More than two decades of research has shown that walnuts may help
lower cardiovascular risk factors by decreasing LDL cholesterol and
blood pressure. In addition to Omega-3s, walnuts also deliver a
convenient source of fiber and protein.
Nuts a Day
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