Nuts Are Good For YouIssuing time:2017-04-05 00:00 Core Tips: Writing in the journal BMC Medicine, researchers at Imperial College London and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology said they analyzed 20 past studies and found that Eating an average of one ounce (28 grams) of nuts a day reduced the risk of dying from respiratory disease by 50 percent, diabetes by 40 percent, coronary heart disease by a third, and cancer by 15 percent. It's been said that nuts are good for your health, but did you know they may have more to do with it than you thought? Writing in the journal BMC Medicine, researchers at Imperial College London and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology said they analyzed 20 past studies and found that Eating an average of one ounce (28 grams) of nuts a day reduced the risk of dying from respiratory disease by 50 percent, diabetes by 40 percent, coronary heart disease by a third, and cancer by 15 percent. Among nuts, walnuts are particularly beneficial for cancer prevention, the researchers said. Peanuts are known for their ability to prevent strokes. Of course, you can also eat almonds, hazelnuts, cashews, pecans or pistachios. In addition to their fat downside, nuts contain polyunsaturated fatty acids, fiber, magnesium, and vitamin E. These substances help the body break down cholesterol, reduce insulin resistance and protect the heart and blood vessels. However, nuts should not be eaten in large quantities because of their high calorie content, and studies have not shown that eating more of them improves disease protection. |