Healthy Snacks That Can Cut Your Risk Of Heart And Other Diseases

People often assume that in order to lead healthier lifestyles, they need to quit snacking. But according to a new study, snacking could actually reduce your risk of a number of diseases and of premature death. You just have to snack healthy.

In fact, according to the analysis of 29 studies involving over 800 thousand participants, there is a healthy snack. A snack that can cut your risk of coronary heart disease by almost 30%. your risk of developing cancer by 15%, and your risk of premature death by 22%. You’ll cut your chances of death due to respiratory disease in half and your risk of diabetes by 40% as well.

So what is this miraculous snack?

It’s nuts! The researchers found that an average of 20 g of nuts — about a handful — could deliver all of these benefits. The studies they reviewed included a variety of nuts, including hazelnuts, walnuts, peanuts, and pecans, and found that the benefits were fairly consistent regardless of what kind of nut people consumed. Eating a mixture was beneficial as well.

Though nuts are high in fat, they contain a good deal of fiber, magnesium, protein, and antioxidants as well, making them a well-balanced choice for munching on. However, this is a situation in which more isn’t necessarily better. The benefits seem to peak at about 20 g per day. Eat more than that and you’ll be loading up on calories, but not doing your health much more good.

Clearly, nuts are a great snack option. Or, if you don’t like to snack, just add them on as an appetizer to one of your meals.

Yours for better health,

Dr. Jack Belitz

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