Health Benefitsof Nuts

Walnuts:Inflammation Fighters

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In addition to containing the mostantioxidants of all nuts, which helpprotect your body from the cellulardamage that contributes to heartdisease, cancer, and premature aging,“walnuts are also the richest in omega-3fatty acids, which fight inflammation.”

Almonds:Good for Your Gut

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Almonds contain the most fiber — aboutthree grams per ounce — compared toother nuts, and are richest in vitamin E, apowerful antioxidant.

Cashews are particularly rich in iron andzinc. “Iron helps deliver oxygen to all ofyour cells, which can prevent anemia,and zinc is critical to immune health andhealthy vision.”

Cashews:Brainpower Boosters

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Pecans aren’t just for making tasty pies,they can also help improve your hearthealth. “Pecans are among the mostantioxidant-rich nuts. They may helpprevent plaque formation in yourarteries.”

Pecans:Artery Defenders

Just one Brazil nut packs more than 100percent of the daily value for the mineralselenium, which may help preventcertain cancers, including bone,prostate, and breast cancer.

Brazil Nuts:Potent Cancer

Protector

Macadamia Nuts:The Most MUFAs

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Although ounce for ounce they’re one ofthe most calorie-dense nuts, macadamianuts contain the greatest amount ofheart-healthy monounsaturated fat(MUFA) per serving.

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Pistachios are the most slimming nuts,with less than four calories each. Theirshells make them especially dieting-friendly: “Eating them in the shellautomatically slows down your pace sothe snack lasts longer and you eat lessoverall.”

Pistachios:The Skinniest Nut

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Hazelnuts:More Than Just

Coffee Flavoring

An all-around healthy nut, hazelnuts arenotable for their high levels ofmonounsaturated fats, which canimprove cardiovascular health and helpto manage type 2 diabetes, accordingto Bauer.

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