Eating a handful of this simple snack daily could reduce your risk of heart disease by nearly 25%, according to a study by Harvard University.
In one of the largest studies carried out; scientists analyzed 200,000 people for more than three decades to discover that eating a range of nuts helped prevent the world’s biggest killer. More specifically, those who ate an ounce (28 g) of nuts, including almonds, walnuts and pistachios, five or more times per week were 20% less likely to get coronary heart disease and 14% less likely to develop cardiovascular disease. Similar results were seen for tree nuts, including macadamias, Brazil nuts and chestnuts – and peanuts individually. Eating peanuts and walnuts was also found to reduce the risk of stroke.
Evidence is strong and consistent, highlighting the beneficial effects of nuts to heart health.
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