5 healthy nuts for your body

Nuts are very healthy for you. While they are high in fat, in most cases, its healthy fat. They are also a good source of fiber and protein. Many studies have shown that nuts have a number of health benefits, especially in regards to reducing risk factors for heart disease.
                                            in this article we discusses five major nuts and give their health benefits.

1.ALMONDS 

                     Almonds are tree nuts that contain a number of beneficial nutrients. Almonds may improve cholesterol levels. A number small studies have found that eating an Almond-rich diet can reduce ''bad'' LDL cholesterol which is harmful to heart disease.

                                                          Moreover, almonds have been shown to reduce inflammation in patients with type two diabetes.

2.PISTACHIOS.

                     Pistachios are commonly consumed nut that is high in fiber. Similarly to almonds, pistachios may improve cholesterol levels. Eating 2-3 ounces of pistachios a day may help increase ''good'' HDL cholesterol.

                                                           Also, pistachios may help improve other risk factors for heart disease, including blood pressure, weight and oxidative status. Oxidative refers to blood levels of oxidized chemicals, which can contribute to heart disease.  

3.WALNUTS.

                     Walnuts are very popular and healthy nut and an rich source of the omega-3 fatty acid and alpha-linolenic acid. Walnuts appear to improve a number of risk factors for heart disease. This may be due to their high content of ALA and other nutrients.

                                                        A number of large studies have found that eating walnuts significantly reduced total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol, while increasing ''good'' HDL cholesterol.

4.BRAZIL NUTS.

                        Brazil nuts originated from a tree in the amazon and area an incredibly rich source of selenium. Selenium is a mineral that acts as an antioxidant. Although it is used used for a number of functions in the body, you only need to obtain small amounts of it from your diet.

                                                         A one ounce serving of Brazil nuts will provide you with more than 100% of the RDI for selenium.

5.HAZELNUTS.

                       Hazelnuts are very nutritious. Like many other nuts, hazelnuts appear to have beneficial effects on risk factors for heart disease.

                                                              One study found that a hazelnut-rich diet reduced total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. It also reduced markers of inflammation and improved blood vessel function.

                                                   Lastly, Nuts are healthiest snacks you can eat, as they certain a wide range of essential nutrients.

                                                                         Thank You.