This piece of article will delight you, and definitely not to drive you "Nut", No matter you are or not a nut lover.
Recent research revealed that 20g of nut intake a day (equivalent to a handful) can cut people's risk of coronary heart disease by nearly 30%, cancer by 15% and premature death by 22%. This similar amount of consumption also associated with reduced risk of dying from respiratory disease by about a half, and diabetes by nearly 40%.
The study found out that there is a consistent reduction in risk across in many diseases, which is a strong indication that there is a real underlying relationship between nut consumption and different health outcome. It is quite a substantial effect for such a small amount.
Nuts and peanuts are high in fibre, magnesium and polyunsaturated fats. Nutrients that are beneficial for cutting cardiovascular disease risk and which can reduce cholesterol levels. Some nuts, particularly walnuts and pecan nuts are also high in antioxidants which can fight oxidative stress and possibly reduce cancer risk.
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