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"The
weight of emerging scientific evidence suggests that hazelnuts may reduce
the risk of heart disease as part of a diet low in saturated fat and
cholesteral." A few great websites with information regarding the incredible benifits of nuts. International Tree Nut Council Nutrition Research & Education Foundation is a non profit organization, represents nine tree nuts: almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios, and walnuts. Nutrition The many generous health benifits are discussed at healthcastle.com. If you have the control to not eat too many of these tasty morsels then you can share in the benifits - reduced risk of heart disease, lower cholesterol, and lower risk of sudden cardiac death. A chart showing the nutrients in common tree nuts is here. Notice the hazelnut column. The hazelnut is high in protien, low insaturated fat, low in cholesterol, high in fiber, high in antioxidants, and high in folic acid. In addition to that, they are a filling snack so you only need a small handful to feel full. They are a great addition to any healthy diet. Diets Are you on the Mediterranean Diet? Check out the study by the Brigham and Woman's Hospital and Harvard School of Public Health here. The study shows that a Mediteranean diet helpped people keep their weight off better and nuts are an important part of the diet. |
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