HOW NUTS ARE YOU?

A new study has found strong evidence that a handful of nuts 5 days a week has the beneficial health effects of lowering cholesterol, averting blocked arteries and preventing heart disease.  The study suggests that nuts can lower the risk of a heart attack by as much as 14% and heart disease by 25%, which is a remarkable finding.    It is evidently the vitamins and healthy fatty acids in tree nuts such as cashews, brazils, pistachios and hazelnuts that can cut cholesterol and blood sugar.   Snacking on a few nuts is also known to help with weight loss as they are filling and can prevent unhealthy snacking.

In summary, Emilio Ros, of the Hospital Clinic in Barcelona, said:  “Raw nuts, if possible unpeeled . . . may be considered as natural health capsules.”   (The Times 14 November 2017).   I’m all for that.

Debbie King

Between 2014 and 2016 I took time out to travel alone around Europe, blogging about my experiences, discoveries and personal development on journeywithmetoo.wordpress.com One of the many beautiful lessons I learned was the possibility of self-discovery and personal growth at any age. I am now passionate about achieving and encouraging successful ageing and making this a Silver Not Grey journey. I hope that Age With Me can inform, inspire, and accompany you on your silver journey. If you want to send me a comment you can do so privately or publicly. If publicly your email address need not be displayed. Please specify if you wish your comment to be private and seen only by me, thank you.

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