Going Nuts! A Healthy Choice

[Muzna]

Studies have recently shown that eating nuts appears to dramatically improve health. In particular, eating nuts lowers the risk of heart disease. Studies show that people eating nuts daily had up to 60% lower risk of heart attacks, than those who ate nuts less than once per month.
In addition to benefits to the heart, nuts also lower the risk of having a stroke; of developing type 2 Diabetes; of developing dementia; of advanced macular degeneration and of gallstones. Studies have found that nut eaters gain an extra 5-6 years of life free of coronary diseases, and regular nut eating prolongs longevity by about 2 years.
Studies suggest that 30-60 grams of nuts should be consumed daily to gain maximum health benefits. Nuts are obviously fatty foods and the risk of weight gain is eminent. However, studies have proven that nuts do not play a major role in weight increase. Nuts reduce hunger, because they reduce the consumption of other foods. Nuts contain low levels of saturated fats, and high levels of unsaturated fat. Studies have shown that nuts consumption lowers blood cholesterol levels, and subsequently lowers risk of heart disease.
Walnuts and almonds are on top of the list of nuts that reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. However, the best advice is to eat a variety of nuts that would be the best way to a healthy heart. Nuts are good sources of fiber; vitamin E; folic acid; copper; magnesium and essential amino acids that play a role in preventing heart disease. Nuts are also good dietary sources of manganese and contain plant sterols, which help to reduce cholesterol adsorption from food. Nuts could be added to recipes that include bread, cakes, soups, sauces, stuffing, salads and deserts. Nut butters are delicious, like peanut and hazelnut butters.
However, surveys have found that one in one hundred people may be allergic to one or more types of nuts. Common allergic symtoms include skin rashes and hoarseness in the throat. Regular nut consumption is recommended as a replacement for consumption of red or processed meats, and to lead a better, healthier lifestyle.

[RAHEN]

info of great help...lekin me ne suna hai ke ziada nuts nahi khate isse health par bura asar parta hai...but yes those who are veg..its v.good for them...


thanks 4 sharing..

[Muzna]

yup rahen nuts khanay say pimples aa jatay haein.....ab un ki search hai kiya kah saktay haein

[RAHEN]

ji buddy limit mein agar nuts khao to kuch nahi hota...ziada ho jaye to pimples aate hain...

[shoxee]

Set !! Fascinating !