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Nuts Help Men’s Hearts
Nuts can benefit men at risk for heart disease, researchers say. Scientists from Harvard Medical School and the Harvard School of Public Health found healthy men and those who have suffered a heart attack can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by eating nuts regularly.
The editor of the Harvard Men's Health Watch, Dr. Harvey Simon, says nuts may help lower cholesterol, partly by replacing less healthy foods in the diet. Nuts contain heart-healthy mono- and polyunsaturated fats and the omega-3 fats found in walnuts may protect against irregular heart rhythms.
Nuts are rich in arginine, a substance that may improve blood vessel function, and other nutrients in nuts, such as fiber and vitamin E, may help lower cardiovascular risk. As little as 2 ounces of nuts a week may help lower heart disease risk. Healthful choices include: almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, filberts, peanuts, pistachios, and walnuts.
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