0000-00-00 00:00:00 | Many people shy away from eating nuts because of their high fat content, but these fats are mostly unsaturated fats, especially monounsaturated fat.
This type of fat actually decreases the level of “bad” LDL cholesterol and helps maintain the desirable levels of “good” HDL cholesterol. And reports that a diet rich in nuts, vegetables, and fruits may reduce cholesterol levels as much as medication!
Well, you can forget everything you ever heard about nuts, and delight in knowing they are now considered health food! The key to including the great taste of nuts in a healthy low calorie diet without overdoing the fat and calories is portion control.
Even the government is leaning toward allowing a health claim on food packages touting the nutritious benefits of nuts. The Food and Drug Administration is now reviewing a proposal that would allow foods containing nuts to carry this label: “Diets containing one ounce of nuts per day can reduce your risk of heart disease.
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