Health Benefits Of Nuts

Nuts are very beneficial for health due to their nutritional value. They are rich in fibers, healthful fats, and other nutrients. They are one of the best plant source proteins. You can even replace junk foods or snacks with nuts, as serves to be an ideal snack. They are high in calories but far better than less or unhealthy snacks.

Some nuts are:

• Walnuts

• Almonds

• Pistachios

• Brazil nuts

• Cashews

• Pine nuts

• Hazelnuts

• Macadamia nuts

• Pecans

Utopia Life Coach has come up with some health benefits of nuts:

Good for heart health:

It contains unsaturated fats, omega 3 fatty acids, fiber, and vitamin E that helps to keep your heart healthy. Many studies have shown the beneficial effects of nuts on heart health. Consumption of nuts at least four to five times per week is said to be correlated with fewer coronary heart disease and myocardial infarctions.

Weight Loss:

Nuts are high in fats which may make you think about the benefits of weight loss but it is because that the fats in nuts are unsaturated and that means you feel satisfied after eating and helps you to eat less over time. And prevents obesity. Studies have found out that those who eat nuts frequently are at lower risk of gaining weight compared to those who don't eat.

Helps in controlling diabetes:

The unsaturated fats presents in nuts keep you full for a longer time period. And the fiber, protein presents in it keeps you healthy. It is a perfect snack for diabetic people.

Scientists from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health have found impressive reasons for recommending regular nut consumption as a way to manage diabetes. In a controlled study, people with type 2 diabetes who ate more than five servings of nuts per week lowered their risk of heart disease by as much as 17%.

Helps in improving cholesterol:

Nuts play a vital role in regulating cholesterol. Nuts like walnuts, almonds, pecans, pistachios, and macadamia nuts, can help in reducing LDL cholesterol, also known as bad cholesterol. The better the cholesterol lesser is the risk of stroke or cardiovascular disease.

Scientists have found a direct correlation between eating nuts and the reduction of LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the body.

These are some of the health benefits of nuts. To know more about a healthy diet. Contact a dietitian or nutritionist.

Recommending:

Nutritionist & Diet Coach

1. Anita Sahu - Nutritionist & Diet Coach - Uptopia Life Coach & DP's Cuisine Restaurant in Siliguri, West Bengal, India.

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