Health & Fitness
What a Difference Eating 5 Walnuts Can Make!
Eating nuts is a factor that can contribute to longevity. This was documented by National Geographic's Blue Zones Study.
New research has found that eating just a handful of nuts per day provides almost immediate protection against heart disease and regular intake could provide long lasting protection.
Researcher also shows a significant improvement in cholesterol levels and flexibility of blood vessels, which is vital for healthful blood flow, just 4 hours after people ate nuts or nut oil.
We should all be including walnuts in our diets because regular consumption protects against many types of cardiovascular disease due to their effect on serum cardiovascular risk factors.
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“And only by consuming a handful of walnuts or walnut oil for four days in a week you can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease”, said Dr. Penny Kris Etherton, professor of nutrition at Penn State University in Pennsylvania.
This study is the first of its kind to identify active constituents in walnuts that provide the greatest health benefits. By consuming just three tablespoons (51 g) of walnut oil, you can improve the condition of your blood vessels in just 4 hours.
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The oil is especially beneficial for the endothelial cells, which are the cells that line the blood vessels and play an important role in their flexibility.