Health Issue: Eat Nuts Control Cholesterol

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Cholesterol

Washington: Consuming more nuts seems to be linked to lower blood cholesterol levels, says a new study. Recently, consumption of nuts has been the focus of intense research because of their potential to reduce coronary heart disease risk and to lower blood lipid [fat and cholesterol] levels based on their unique nutritional attributes.

           Nuts are rich in plant proteins, fats (especially unsaturated fatty acids),dietary fibre, minerals, vitamins and other compounds,such as antioxidants and phytoesterols. Joan sabate, Loma Linda University, California and colleagues pooled primary data from 25 nut consumption trails conducted in seven countries and involving 583 women and men with high cholesterol or normal cholesterol levels.