Nuts can seem like forbidden fruit to dieters. A heaping handful might contain up to 10% of the daily caloric needs for a medium-sized man. And the generous dusting of salt on packaged snack nuts says “beware” to anyone trying to control high blood pressure. But nuts are worth the “risks” if you know how […]
How might nuts help your heart? Research has found that people who are at risk of a heart attack can cut their risk by eating a healthy diet that includes nuts. Research suggests that eating nuts may: Lower your low-density lipoprotein (LDL or “bad”) cholesterol and triglyceride levels, which play a major role in the […]
