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Diet

Nine nuts for

a healthy

heart

Nuts are high in
calories and extremely
healthy for the heart,
when you enjoy them
in moderation, writes
Manisha Mehta

Nuts help keep your heart healthy when Cashews
eaten as part of a balanced diet. Besides
protein, and antioxidants most nuts
contain heart-healthy substance such as –
Unsaturated fats, Omega-3 fatty acids, fibre,
Vitamin E, Plant sterols (a substance that
lowers cholesterol levels) and L-arginine
(a substance that improves the health of
the artery walls by making them more
flexible and less prone to clotting). Nuts
make a great healthy snack. However, nuts The yummy cashews are monounsaturated
are super high in calories and fat so it is fat that reduces LDL – bad cholesterol and
important to practice portion control. raises HDL – good cholesterol at the same

time. Packed with antioxidants cashews
Almonds prevent cellular damage.

Walnuts

The tasty almonds have high level of plant
sterols. Sterols help reduce LDL – bad
cholesterol. Almonds combat heart diseases The nut to go nuts for. Walnuts are loaded
and boosts cognitive functions. Also, it with the omega-3 fatty acid – one of the
makes a delicious almond butter spread. most essential nutrient. It reduces blood
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