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Monosaturated fats

Make Like a Squirrel and Eat Some Walnuts

by laurel on March 7, 2007

Whfoods.org reported on the health benefits of walnuts. A quarter cup of walnuts has 90.8% of the daily value of omega 3 fatty acids. Some of the nutriontal benefits of eating walnuts are:

cardiovascular protection from the large amount of omega 3 fatty acids and monounsaturated fats
improved cognitive function
anti-inflammatory benefits that can help relieve [...]

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Almonds are Heart Savers

by laurel on February 23, 2007

WHFoods.org reports that almonds are great for your heart because they have high levels of monounsaturated fats (the good fats that reduce the level of bad fats) and the antioxidant, vitamin E. Research from the Nurses Health Study estimates that replacing an equal amount of carbohydrates with nuts in an average diet reduces the [...]

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