- Nuts come from plants. This means they are totally free of cholesterol.
- Nuts are high in plant protein. This makes them of vital importance for vegetarians.
- The mono and polyunsaturated fats found in nuts helps lower cholesterol. This makes them a great substitute for more saturated, animal fats.
- The high foliate and vitaminB level found in nuts helps fight the body against blood pressure. It lowers the blood homocysteine level and reduces the risk of a heart disease.
- The valuable amounts of potassium, magnesium and copper that are found in nuts are all linked with the better health of the heart.
- Nuts have the antioxidant Vitamin E may also be heart protective.
- Nuts are rich in dietary fiber. Dietary fiber in nuts helps manage blood sugar levels, lowers cholesterol and benefits colon health.
- People who eat nuts on a regular basis can cut their risk of heart disease by up to half.
- People, who eat an ounce of nuts or peanut butter 5 times a week, lower their risk of Type 2 diabetes by at least 20%.