Eating nuts as part of a healthy diet may be good for your heart. Nuts contain unsaturated fatty acids and other nutrients. And they’re a great snack food — inexpensive, easy to store and easy to pack when you’re on the go. One drawback to nuts is that they’re high in calories, so it’s important to limit portions. But choosing nuts instead of a less healthy snack may just help you stick to a heart-healthy diet.
Key Takeaways:
- Nuts have long been the poster food for heart health, but are they just as effective at reducing the risk of diseases such as cancer and stroke?
- According to researchers in the UK and Norway, the answer is yes.
- What’s more, a little goes a long way: all you need is a handful each day to significantly lower your risk of these diseases.
“Nuts have long been the poster food for heart health, but are they just as effective at reducing the risk of diseases such as cancer and stroke?”
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