Last week it was reported that pistachios reduced the risk for cardiovascular disease, last month it was tree nuts (almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios, macadamia nuts and walnuts) that reduced the risk of developing diabetes and heart disease .
This week’s star nut is walnuts, as they may suppress breast tumor growth in mice. Watch the researcher’s interview, or read more about it.
In order to get the tumor growth suppression effect, mice were fed the equivalent of two servings, which equals 14 whole walnuts and 366 calories. But with that amount of calories, please don’t go “nuts” and start eating them like they are going out of style. The best thing to do is replace fats you already eat with nuts, rather than adding them to your diet. So instead of using margarine or mayonnaise, consume nuts as your fat equivalent instead.
I know I’ve said it before but I love mentioning it; the Mediterranean diet saves lives. So eat colorful produce, choose fish and seafood over meats like beef or pork, enjoy whole grain products, select fat from nuts, seeds and olive oil and reduce processed food consumption.
Santé! (to your health)
- Josee
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