…NUTS…
Long term studies have consistently shown that people who eat nuts several times a week have a 30-50% lower risk of heart disease!
Eat your nuts People!
The type of nut you eat doesn’t make a huge difference,
but some have more heart-healthy goodness than others.
Walnuts. Almonds. Hazelnuts Nuts. Brazil. Pine Nuts. Pecan. Pistachio. Cashew.
GOOD GOOD GOOD!
Eating Nuts Regularly
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lower the LDL :: low-density lipoprotein/ bad cholesterol in their blood. Remember, high LDL is one of the primary causes of heart disease.
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reduces risk of developing blood clots :: can cause heart attacks.
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improves the lining of the arteries
The Good Stuff In NUTS
(The amounts vary from nut to nut,
but nearly every nut has some level of each of these nutrients.)
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Omega-3 fatty acids
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Fiber :: plays a role in preventing diabetes
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Vitamin E :: stops the development of plaques in the arteries – plaque narrows the space blood can flow – plaque can lead to chest pain, coronary artery disease or heart attack
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Plant sterols :: some nuts have this and it lowers your cholesterol. Often times this is added to orange juice and other products, but it occurs naturally in nuts.
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L-arginine :: shown to make the walls of the artery more flexible and less prone to blood clots.
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Unsaturated fats :: YOU NEED THESE good fats – monounsaturated & polyunsaturated – lowers bad cholesterol
Slow down the aging process by controlling inflammation and
eliminating free radicals from your body through your diet!
Let us know how you like to eat your nuts.
What’s your favorite nut?
Share your recipes!!!
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