Despite the favourable effects that nuts have on heart health, there is limited evidence on their effect on blood pressure. A systematic review and meta-analysis which summarised the evidence in relation to food groups and the risk of hypertension (high blood pressure), concluded that a daily handful of nuts was associated with a 30% reduced … Continue reading Do nuts have an effect on blood pressure?

Yes. Nuts are on the ‘must eat’ food list if you want to reduce the risk of developing heart disease. Studies show eating a daily handful of nuts (about 30g) can significantly reduce the risk of developing heart disease by up to around 40% [1, 2]. Even people who only eat nuts once a week … Continue reading Can nuts reduce the risk of heart disease?

Yes, nuts can reduce cholesterol. In fact, this is one of the mechanisms that helps to explain how nuts reduce the risk of heart disease. Studies have shown that around two handfuls (approximately 60g) per day can significantly reduce both total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol [1, 2]. A large analysis, combining the results of … Continue reading Can nuts reduce cholesterol?