Jul 23, 2007

are you nuts..?

The Benefits of Nuts
Eating more than 5 ounces a week can cut heart-attack deaths in women by 40% and help prevent dead irregular heart beats in men! (according to a Harvard University study)Almonds and walnuts lower blood cholesterol.Most of the fat in nuts is the good-type monounsaturated and/or omega-3. Unsalted nuts are best.
Interesting Nut FactAlmonds contain generous amounts of vitamin E, considered a powerful antioxidant with cancer-fighting qualities. They're also high in magnesium, containing even more than spinach. Almonds are also abundant in phosphorus, which is good for bones and teeth. One ounce (28 g) contains 143 mg of phosphorus. They also contain potassium, iron, zinc, copper, manganese, and trace amounts of the B vitamins thiamin and riboflavin. Benefit(s)- Strengthens bone & teeth...... and more as per this blog which hit my eyeballs suddenly.....

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