Nuts Reduce Cholesterol

[QuilterMom]

http://www.publix.com/wellness/green...1&childId=1191

Nuts Reduce Cholesterol
Eating almonds may lower both total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, say researchers in South Africa, who also find promising results for peanuts, pecans, and walnuts. After reviewing 23 studies, investigators report that eating between 50 and 100 grams (about one-and-a-half to three-and-a-half ounces) of nuts five or more times a week helps to improve cholesterol numbers. As part of a heart-healthy diet, nuts may reduce total cholesterol by 2 to 16 percent and LDL cholesterol by 2 to 19 percent, according to this new meta-analysis.
SELECTED SOURCES
"Nut Link to Lower Cholesterol Gains Credence," www .nutraingredients-usa.com, 9/8/05
"A Systematic Review of the Effects of Nuts on Blood Lipid Profiles in Humans" by Janine Mukuddem-Petersen, et al., Journal of Nutrition, 9/05

[PrairieRose]

Gripey and bought a big container of nuts just yesterday Kim for this very reason. Thanks for backing me up