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January 9, 2012
Go Ahead: Go Nuts!
Nuts are high in calories and fat, but they offer some significant health benefits.
Walnuts
185 calories per ounce (14 nut halves)
Lowers breast cancer risk in animal studies.
Sunflower seeds
165 calories per ounce (about 1/4 cup)
Lowers LDL cholesterol
Almonds
169 calories per ounce (22 nuts)
Reduces insulin resistance and LDL cholesterol
Peanuts
166 calories per ounce (25 to 28 nuts)
Helps control diabetes and reduces "bad" LDL cholesterol
Pistachios
161 calories per ounce (49 nuts)
May help reduce lung cancer risk; improves "good" HDL cholesterol
Macadamia Nuts
204 calories per ounce (10 to 12 nuts)
Lowers LDL cholesterol
Pecans
196 calories per ounce (19 nut halves)
Lowers LDL cholesterol
Posted by Lisa at January 9, 2012 6:51 AM
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