People with heart disease or high cholesterol fear "oil" the most. In fact, instead of being overly strict and avoiding oil altogether, it's better to selectively consume "good oil." According to a report by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation on October 29th, nuts rich in "good oil" are the heart's greatest savior.
A survey of 86,000 women published in the "British Medical Journal" found that people who eat 20 grams of nuts daily have a 35% lower chance of developing heart disease than those who eat less than 5 grams of nuts per week. Scholars from Harvard University also wrote in the "Archives of Internal Medicine" that men who eat nuts 2-3 times a week have a 30% lower chance of dying from heart disease and a 47% lower chance of dying from a heart attack compared to men who almost never eat nuts.
Many studies have found that among nuts, almonds, walnuts, and pecans are more effective at promoting heart health. So, how should you eat them to achieve the best results? First, don't just add nuts to your usual diet; instead, replace other unhealthy foods, such as those high in saturated fatty acids, with nuts. The "Canada's Food Guide" believes that nuts are rich in protein and can be used as a substitute for meat. Second, each serving of nuts should be limited to 30 grams. Finally, it's best to eat plain nuts. Adding seasonings like sugar, chocolate, or salt when eating nuts can counteract their health benefits. Therefore, an article published by Fox News on October 30th also pointed out that if possible, boiling nuts in plain water is the healthiest way to eat them.