Monday 13 May 2013

Nuts for Heart Friend or Enemies?


Walnuts have long been touted as a healthy food for the heart because it can lower bad cholesterol levels.


Nutrition experts from the University of Pennsylvania and Penn State University advised to eat a handful of walnuts every day.


They believe, the oil component in walnuts can improve the function of blood vessels and making the good cholesterol in the transport and dispose of excess bad cholesterol in the body.

Yes, thank the alpha linoleum acid, gamma tocopherol and phytosterols contained in the walnut oil.

"Walnut oil is very good for preserving the function of endothelial cells, which play an important role in heart health. Fact usefulness was once eaten," said Claire Berryman, a graduate student in nutritional sciences from Penn State.

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