date:Nov 29, 2012
ated fats contained in nuts.
The review of research reveals nut eaters generally have a lower body mass index (BMI), a better diet, less risk of chronic disease and are less likely to gain weight than people who avoid eating nuts, Ms Yates said.
According to Ms Yates, consuming a handful (30g) of nuts at least five times a week has been shown to reduce the risk of developing heart disease by 30-50%.
The Nuts and the Big Fat Myth report analyses highly regarded population studies including the