Hawaiian treasure, macadamia nuts good for the heart
Incorporating macadamia nuts into a heart healthy diet can reduce cardiovascular disease risks according to Penn State researchers. "We looked at macadamia nuts because they are not currently included in the health claim for tree nuts, while other tree nuts are recommended as part of a healthy diet," says Dr. Amy E. Griel, recent Ph.D. recipient in nutritional sciences. "Macadamia nuts ha...Do you love nuts? Then here's some good news for you!
The myth that eating nuts makes one fat has now been broken by a study that suggests that mono and polyunsaturated fats are good while simple carbohydrates are bad. Nuts contain monounsaturated fat that helps lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, the good kind. Monounsaturated fat does not raise triglyceride levels which is another risk factor// in heart disease. Preliminary evide...Walnuts Could Aid Patients With Diabetes
A new study shows that low low-density lipoprotein, also known as LDL or "bad" cholesterol, could be reduced by 10 percent // thereby improving the relative amounts of “good" cholesterol. Researchers say a diet that includes between eight and 10 walnuts a day could deliver the right kind of fats and fatty acids that might also help combat insulin resistance, which is associated with early...Walnuts a source of the Anti –oxidant Hormone Melatoni
New research has shown that consumption of walnuts can boost blood levels of melatonin and antioxidants in rats. Melatonin is a hormone that is naturally produced in humans by the pineal gland. It is most commonly associated with // inducing and regulating sleep, since it is produced during the hours of darkness. Researchers investigated whether melatonin is present in walnuts, and whe...