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07/04/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Why pecans should be your go-to snack when you’re hungry

Contrary to what most people believe, finding a snack that sates your hunger while being good for your body isn’t hard at all. Take the pecan, for example. Pecans are used in a wide variety of food products, most notable of which is pecan pie, a Thanksgiving favorite. But if you are concerned about the […]

07/04/2018 / By Rita Winters

Go nuts for your heart: Regularly eating a variety of nuts found to lower risk of heart disease

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) can be prevented by consuming a variety of nuts. A study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that people who consumed tree nuts, peanuts, and walnuts had a decreased risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, as compared to those who do not eat nuts at all. This is […]

05/14/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Just 10 walnuts a day can significantly lower your blood pressure

If you have high blood pressure, eat 10 walnuts every day, as a study found that it can significantly lower your blood pressure. A team of researchers from the University of Wollongong, School of Medicine in Australia wanted to evaluate the effect of personalized dietary advice and a food supplement of 30 grams of walnuts each […]

04/26/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Eating 15 almonds a day lowers bad cholesterol levels and decreases the risk for diabetes

Studies suggest that eating around 15 almonds each day can help lower bad cholesterol levels and reduce the risk for diabetes, according to a report published by GreenMedInfo.com. In the report, one of the clinical studies investigated the effects almonds have in improving the levels of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) cholesterol. The researchers recruited 150 patients with […]

04/22/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Eating nuts and seeds found to cut your risk of premature death by HALF

If you want to live longer, eat more nuts and seeds. According to a study, eating these foods rich in omega-6 fatty acids, cuts the risk of premature death by nearly half. The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that levels of the fatty acid omega-6, which can be found in […]

11/20/2017 / By Rita Winters

Lower your risk for heart disease when you make peanuts and tree nuts a regular part of your diet

Consuming most kinds of nuts may result in a decrease in risk of cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease. According to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, there is a lowered risk of developing such diseases in people who consume fresh nuts regularly, as compared to people who do […]

01/03/2017 / By David Gutierrez

A handful of nuts a day could slash the risk of heart disease, cancer, obesity and more by up to 30%

(NaturalNews) Eating just a handful of nuts daily can cut your risk of cancer and heart disease by as much as 30 percent, according to a study conducted by researchers from Imperial College London and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, and published in the journal BMC Medicine. The maximum benefit came from eating […]

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