Romantic1983’s BodyBlog

How healthy are nuts really? Actually, they are very healthy! I used to consume different types of nuts back when i first started bodybuilding. Now, I am trying to add them back into my daily diet. So, the question is, whats-arguably-the healthiest nut for your heart and body? Given that you cant consume a mixture of most nuts (really the best option), it would be the almond. Almonds are so good for you. In fact, the importance of nuts led the FDA to make the following claim:

“Scientific evidence suggests but does not prove that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts, such as almonds, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease.”

So, why specifically mention almonds? According to them, based on peer reviewed clinical trials , almonds lead the claim. Other data focuses on the portion size of almonds. “Solid data has shown that eating one to three daily portions of almonds (28 to 84 grammes) can help lower LDL cholesterol levels,” said study co-author Rick Mattes, Ph.D., R.D. from Purdue University in West Lafayette, USA

Actually, almonds have a really good nutritional profile. One of the best. They are great for the heart because they contain monosaturated fats. They also contain flavanoids which protein against heart disease. They are great for Vitamin E and magnesium. They are also one of the best nuts for protein!!

Walnuts are right up there with almonds. They have a high amont of omega 3’s which also help prevent heart disease and lower triglyceride levels. Pistachios are also a really good nut. They are great for the monosaturated fat and physterol content, which help to lower cholesterol.

Nuts are a convenient and tasty snack!!