Eating one type of nut daily could lower 'bad' cholesterol, improve heart health, study finds

Eating one type of nut daily could lower 'bad' cholesterol, improve heart health, study finds

An Oregon State University study has found that consuming 45 almonds per day reduces bad cholesterol while boosting vitamin E levels and nutrient intake.

Eating one type of nut daily could lower 'bad' cholesterol, improve heart health, study finds – Democratic Accent

A simple snack swap could deliver big health benefits, new research shows. A clinical trial led by Oregon State University found that eating about 2 ounces of almonds a day – roughly 45 nuts – was found to lower LDL cholesterol, the “bad” type that clogs arteries, and also offer other surprising perks. The study, published in July in Nutrition Research, followed 77 adults ages 35 to 60 with metabolic syndrome — a cluster of conditions that incre…