Heart Health Benefits of Walnuts

In recent years, studies have increasingly suggested that consumption of nuts can boost heart health, as nuts contain unsaturated fatty acids, fiber, protein, vitamin E, folate, and several minerals, such as potassium, zinc, and magnesium. Nuts also boast additional bioactive chemicals, including phenolics and phytosterols. A 2016 study in the British Medical Journal reinforced the […]

Health Food for the Heart

Caroline M. Apovian, MD, FACP, FTOS, DABOM

A number of studies indicate that nuts, which are typically full of nutritious fats and fiber, can actively lower the risk ofย cardiovascular disease. Due to the foodโ€™s abundance of nutrients and antioxidants, nuts have additionally been studied to help assess their ability in fighting the damage to cells that can trigger cancer. This health food […]

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