FAQ
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Question
What quantity of nuts should we be eating?
Research indicates that 30g or a small handful of nuts 5 times a week, as part of a heart healthy diet, can reduce your risk of heart disease by ~30-50% and lower blood cholesterol by ~10%.
What vitamin is in almonds?
Almonds are rich in Vitamin E, with just a handful (30g, about 20 nuts) provide 85% of the Recommended Daily Intake (RDI). Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin and antioxidant. It’s important to include in the diet foods rich in healthy fats such as almonds to maintain heart health
Are nuts really a part of a healthy diet?
Yes they are, just because nuts are high in fat it is a common mis conception that they are unhealthy. But nuts are a great source of the good fats, which include, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats – both are essential for regulating blood cholesterol.
Which nuts are high in monounsaturated fats?
Almonds, macadamias, cashews, pistachios, and pecans.
Which nuts are high in polyunsaturated fats
Walnuts, hazelnuts, pine nuts and Brazil nuts.
Someone told me nuts are high in fibre – is that right?
Yes indeed, all nuts contribute fibre to the diet and eating foods rich in fibre helps us to satisfy hunger for longer. Dietary fibre helps to lower blood
Cholesterol and is essential for healthy bowel function.