Take NUTS as more as you can PLEASE!

 

Healthy Nuts

Go nuts! It could save your life. People who eat a handful of nuts daily are 20 percent less likely to die than those who skip the snack.

In addition to lower instances of death, researchers found that people who consumed seven or more handful servings a week saw a 25 percent reduction in cardiovascular disease deaths and an 11 percent reduction in death from cancers.

 

Hazelnut

Best for: Cleaning up your diet
A recent study that people who ate roughly two tablespoons of hazelnuts a day for 12 weeks improved their overall diet quality. Participants ate less unhealthy saturated fats and increased their intake of healthy fats—with no negative impact on the scale.

 

Walnut

Best for: Your heartWhile all nuts help protect your ticker, an overwhelming number of studies have held walnuts above the rest. Walnuts have been linked to reducing inflammation, lowering LDL cholesterol and triglycerides levels, and reducing your risk for cardiovascular disease. What makes this nut so special? Walnuts have the highest free and total polyphenol count. The antioxidant binds with lipoproteins, which work to prevent plaque from building in your arteries.

 

Almond

Best for: Weight loss and curbing hungerPeople who included almonds in their diet lost 62 percent more weight and 56 percent more body fat than participants who skipped the snack. Research shows almonds are high in fiber and naturally filling. In fact, a new study found that people who made no sacrifices in their diet other than adding 1.5 ounces of almonds every day were less hungry and avoided weight gain.

 

Pistaschio

Best for: Your brainPistachios are particularly rich in the same compound that makes red wine so healthy resveratrol. The antioxidant has been shown to increase blood flow to the brain, but a study also found that it boosted cognitive function in mice. Even pistachio oil has been linked to preventing inflammation in the brain and possibly curbing damage against brain injuries.

 

Cashews

Best for: Strong bonesCalcium gets all the ink for keeping your bones strong, but studies have shown a deficiency in magnesium can up your risk for osteoporosis. Low levels of the mineral affect the activity and secretion of your hormones and promote inflammation. Since cashews pack 20 percent of your recommended dietary allowance of magnesium plus a small amount of calcium, noshing can help keep your bones strong.

Pecans

Best for: Fighting diseasePecans are a rich source of disease-fighting antioxidants—and not just compared to other nuts. The phenolic content—an antioxidant chemical found in plant molecules—of pecans is comparable to power-packed fruits like blueberries and plums. Consuming polyphenol-rich foods reduces your overall mortality risk by 30 percent.