Go Nuts To Lower Cholesterol

Want to lower your cholesterol? New research shows that may be as simple as consuming more raw nuts.
Researchers from Loma Linda University in California analyzed data from 25 nut consumption trials that were conducted in seven countries. These studies include 583 women and men with high or normal cholesterol levels. All participants were assigned to consume nuts, and none were taking cholesterol-lowering drugs.
Results showed those who consumed an average of 67 grams (about 2.4 ounces) of nuts a day had a 5.1 percent reduction in total cholesterol and a 7.4 percent reduction in LDL (bad) cholesterol. They also experienced a boost in HDL (good) cholesterol.
“Raw nuts are a whole food that have been consumed by humans through-out history,” study authors conclude. “Increasing the consumption of nuts as part of an otherwise prudent diet can be expected to favorably affect blood lipid levels and have the potential to lower coronary heart disease risk.”
Dr. Oz suggests eating a handful of raw walnuts each day.