{"id":2531,"date":"2022-02-25T07:24:56","date_gmt":"2022-02-25T07:24:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/friendsoftoms.org\/?p=2531"},"modified":"2022-09-27T09:07:51","modified_gmt":"2022-09-27T09:07:51","slug":"nuts-and-the-heart-eating-nuts-for-heart-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/friendsoftoms.org\/nuts-and-the-heart-eating-nuts-for-heart-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Nuts and The Heart Eating Nuts for Heart Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Eating nuts as part of a healthy diet can be good for your heart. Nuts contain unsaturated fatty acids and other nutrients. Plus, it&#8217;s a great snack. It&#8217;s cheap, easy to store, and easy to pack when you need to go out.<\/p>\n<p>One of the drawbacks of nuts is their high calorie content. Therefore, it is important to limit the amount of nuts. However, choosing nuts instead of health-healthy snacks can help you get a good heart-healing diet.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/friendsoftoms.org\/nuts-and-the-heart-eating-nuts-for-heart-health\/#How_can_hazelnuts_help_the_heart\" title=\"How can hazelnuts help the heart?\">How can hazelnuts help the heart?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/friendsoftoms.org\/nuts-and-the-heart-eating-nuts-for-heart-health\/#What_makes_the_nuts_heart_healthy\" title=\"What makes the nuts heart healthy?\">What makes the nuts heart healthy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/friendsoftoms.org\/nuts-and-the-heart-eating-nuts-for-heart-health\/#What_is_a_healthy_serving_of_nuts\" title=\"What is a healthy serving of nuts?\">What is a healthy serving of nuts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/friendsoftoms.org\/nuts-and-the-heart-eating-nuts-for-heart-health\/#Is_the_type_of_nuts_you_eat_important\" title=\"Is the type of nuts you eat important?\">Is the type of nuts you eat important?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/friendsoftoms.org\/nuts-and-the-heart-eating-nuts-for-heart-health\/#Also_read_10_Surprisingly_Unknown_Health_Benefits_of_Avocado_and_Its_Uses\" title=\"Also read 10 Surprisingly Unknown Health Benefits of Avocado and Its Uses\">Also read 10 Surprisingly Unknown Health Benefits of Avocado and Its Uses<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_hazelnuts_help_the_heart\"><\/span>How can hazelnuts help the heart?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Studies show that people at risk of a heart attack can reduce their risk by eating a healthy diet that contains nuts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Studies show that eating nuts allows you to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Low-density lipoprotein (LDL or &#8220;bad&#8221;) lowers cholesterol and triglyceride levels. These play an important role in the formation of deposits called arterial plaques.<\/p>\n<p>Improves the health of the inner wall of the artery<\/p>\n<p>Lowers the level of inflammation associated with heart disease<\/p>\n<p>Reduces the risk of blood clots that can lead to heart attack and death<\/p>\n<p>As a result, nuts can improve heart health and reduce the risk of premature death from heart disease and other causes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_makes_the_nuts_heart_healthy\"><\/span>What makes the nuts heart healthy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to being rich in protein, most nuts contain at least some of these heart-healthy ingredients:<\/p>\n<p>The reason for unsaturated fats is not entirely clear, but the &#8220;good&#8221; fats in nuts (both monounsaturated and polyunsaturated) are thought to lower bad cholesterol levels.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Omega 3 fatty acids<\/strong>. Omega 3 fatty acids are known to be found in fish, but many nuts are also high in omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 3 fatty acids are healthy fatty acids that have been shown to help the heart in particular by preventing arrhythmias that can cause a heart attack.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fiber.<\/strong> All nuts contain fiber that helps lower cholesterol. Fiber also makes you feel full, so you eat less. In addition, fiber is thought to play a role in the prevention of type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vitamin E.<\/strong> Vitamin E helps stop the growth of arterial plaques that can narrow the arteries. Accumulation of plaque in the arteries can cause chest pain, coronary heart disease, or a heart attack.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Plant sterols.<\/strong> Some nuts contain plant sterols, a substance that helps lower cholesterol. Plant sterols are often added to products such as margarine and orange juice and have <a href=\"https:\/\/veganglobetrotter.com\/health-benefits-of-nuts-and-seeds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>health benefits of nuts<\/strong><\/a>, but sterols are naturally found in nuts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>L-Arginine.<\/strong> Walnuts are also a source of L-arginine. L-arginine may help improve the condition by making the arterial wall more flexible and less likely to cause blood clots that can block blood flow.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_healthy_serving_of_nuts\"><\/span>What is a healthy serving of nuts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>80% of hazelnuts are oily. Most of these fats are healthy fats, but they still have a lot of calories. Therefore, it is necessary to consume nuts in moderation. Ideally, substitute a handful of nuts or a tablespoon or two of nut butter instead of the saturated fat found in meat, eggs, and dairy products.<\/p>\n<p>The American Heart Association recommends eating about 4 servings of unsalted nuts a week. Choose raw or dry roasted nuts instead of oil-cooked nuts. Serving is a small handful (1.5 ounces [43 g]) of whole nuts or 2 tablespoons of peanut butter.<\/p>\n<p>Do this as part of a healthy diet for the heart. Eating only nuts and not reducing the saturated fat found in many dairy and meat products is not good for your heart.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_type_of_nuts_you_eat_important\"><\/span>Is the type of nuts you eat important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What kind of nuts you eat probably doesn&#8217;t really matter. Most nuts generally look healthy, but they may contain more healthy nutrients in the heart than other nuts. For example, nuts are high in omega 3 fatty acids.<\/p>\n<p>Almonds, macadamias, hazelnuts and pecan nuts are also very healthy for the heart. And peanuts (technically not nuts, but legumes like beans) look relatively healthy.<\/p>\n<p>Remember that you can eliminate the heart health benefits of nuts of chocolate, sugar, or salt-coated hazelnuts.<\/p>\n<p>Below is nutritional information about commonly used types of nuts. Measurement of all calories and ingredient content<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Also_read_10_Surprisingly_Unknown_Health_Benefits_of_Avocado_and_Its_Uses\"><\/span><strong>Also read <a href=\"https:\/\/friendsoftoms.org\/benefits-of-avocado\/\">10 Surprisingly Unknown Health Benefits of Avocado and Its Uses<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eating nuts as part of a healthy diet can be good for your heart. Nuts contain unsaturated fatty acids and other nutrients. Plus, it&#8217;s a great snack. It&#8217;s cheap, easy to store, and easy to pack when you need to go out. One of the drawbacks of nuts is their high calorie content. 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