Every nut, even macadamias � the fattiest � has been found to improve cholesterol. Walnuts are among the superstars. They’re an excellent source of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids. Salmon is another great source of these heart-healthy fatty acids.
Studies show that you can lower your risk of cardiovascular disease by 15 percent to 50 percent if you eat a handful of nuts five times a week. If you found a pill that did the same thing, you’d make a fortune.
I swear I’m not going out of my way to find so many food related stories (beyond doubling the number of RSS feeds I check, but those are across a load of subjects). you start thinking about doing a food related blog and the posts start pouring in.