11/05/2010
Nuts could help lower cholesterol
levels
Eating nuts could help lower cholesterol,
according to a new study published in the Archives of Internal
Medicine.
The study pooled the data from 25 nut
consumption trials conducted in seven countries and
involving 583 women and men.
Researchers claim the results show eating
more nuts could help to improve
cholesterol levels.
Ellen Mason, senior cardiac nurse at the
British Heart Foundation, said:
“Apart from salted peanuts at the pub, nuts in
sugary cereals or the traditional Christmas
selection, nuts have been largely lacking in our diets in the UK.
“What we eat is extremely important to our
overall health, and adding nuts back into our diet
in place of saturated fats could help to
improve cholesterol levels for many people.
“Lowering cholesterol is
important as it reduces your risk of developing heart disease. However, too much salt isn't good
either so go for unsalted nuts in small amounts.”
Read the full report in the Archives of Internal
Medicine.