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No longer feared as the enemy of weight loss, these little nutritional powerhouses have come into their own. Here are four reasons to go a little bit nuts this year.
Health - Eating nuts boosts health. They are particularly beneficial to heart health, lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease. A review of 25 scientific led scientists to conclude that eating 70g of nuts per day resulted in lower total cholesterol and lower LDL (bad) cholesterol.
Stay slim - One Spanish study of almost 9000 adults, showed that those who ate nuts at least twice a week had a much lower risk of gaining weight over the next few years compared to those who rarely or never ate them. Another study found that despite having the same calorie-intake, adults who included 84g of almonds into their daily
diet in place of some of the carbs, had around a 60% greater reduction in weight and body fat after 6 months compared to those who did not eat them.
Muscles – Nuts contain the right combinations of protein and essential fatty acids, to protect muscle tissue, repair damaged cells and reduce inflammation.
Portability - If you’re looking for the easiest healthy snack to stash in your handbag or office drawer, nuts are your friend. They provide an instant energy- boost to beat the mid-afternoon slump, and don’t cause a sudden spike in blood sugar like chocolate-based snacks.
Keep portions to around 30g per day and stick to raw unsalted varieties.
But now is definitely the time to go nuts!
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