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Research Notes on Nuts


Nuts contain unsaturated fats, especially monounsaturated fat. Monounsaturated fats can help raise the good cholesterol. They also provide essential fatty acids, linoleic and linolenic acids, which are needed for growth, healthy skin and hair, blood pressure control, immune response and blood clotting. Nuts are rich in protein, dietary fiber, magnesium, copper, phosphorus, potassium, selenium and folate.1

Fast Facts:

  • One of the best natural sources of vitamin E.
  • According to studies, the risk of heart disease may be cut by as much as 30 to 50% with the frequent consumption of nuts such as almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts and macadamias.1
  • One study found that women who ate more than five ounces of nuts a day had a 32% lower risk of having a nonfatal heart attack compared to women who avoided nuts.2

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Research Notes References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Yale-New Haven Hospital: Nuts are Good for You!
  2. ↑ MedicineNet: Information on Nuts and Your Health

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