5 NUTS – A HEALTH WISE SNACK.

According to a meta-analysis appearing in the Journal of Nutrition, researchers concluded that consumption of 50 to 100 grams of nuts five times per week as part of a heart-healthy diet with 35% total fat content (high in mono- and/or polyunsaturated fatty acids) may significantly decrease total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol in individuals with normal and high cholesterol levels. The studies included almonds, peanuts, pecans and walnuts. ( Journal of Nutrition. 2005; 135(9):2082-2089.)