Nuts reduce the risk of heart attack – Expressen

Long was nuts regarded as an unhealthy bar snacks with too high in fat. But in recent years they have been rehabilitated and are generally considered part of a healthy diet. At the same time ever new research showing the health benefits of continuing nibbling nuts.

There have also been taken into account in the new European Guidelines on Cardiovascular Prevention published May 24 The new guidelines, developed in collaboration with nine European organizations with general practitioners, cardiologists, behavioral scientists and researchers recommended an intake of 30 grams of nuts a day.

Joep Perk, cardiologist and professor.

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– It is based on new research that says that if one day ingests a handful of nuts can reduce the risk of heart disease by 30 percent, says Joep Perk, which is cardiologist and senior professor at Linnaeus University.

rich in antioxidants

Joep Perk research on lifestyle, health and prevention of cardiovascular disease and has been involved in developing the new guidelines. He says that it is frayed to the high content of antioxidants that help to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

– It is simplistic to say that atherosclerosis is a rust attack on our vessel and not to get too much rust the vessels need to have rust inhibitors, antioxidants. Nuts are among the best antioxidants we have, he says.

The new recommendations apply to all types of nuts, except peanuts are a legume. However Perk says that there are some nuts that you should be careful.

– You should be a little careful with very salted nuts. But you have about the same effect of all nuts. I usually bake the walnuts in the bread, it is both tastier and healthier.

The nuts that protect your heart

walnuts
walnuts are rich in antioxidants and omega 3. a new Spanish study that the press was mentioned by San Diego Health Conference pointed to a handful of walnuts daily can lower levels of “bad” LDL cholesterol that can more easily get stuck in the vessels. The study is funded by the walnut industry, but this has not affected the results, reports the Daily Mail.
pecans
The nuts are rich in antioxidants , vitamin E and monounsaturated fats. But do with a few pieces, they contain little more calories than other nuts.
Brazil Nuts
Brazil nuts are rich in selenium . Must be a lack of selenium can get diseases that affect the cardiovascular system and thyroid gland. A note contains the entire daily requirement of selenium, but eat sparingly, for high levels of selenium are also not good.
Macadamia
the nuts are rich in calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc, but contains little more calories than other nuts, so eat in moderation.
Hazelnuts
hazelnuts are lots of benefits that folate, monounsaturated fats, vitamin E, copper, manganese and chromium.
Cashew
these nuts are rich in antioxidants and potassium, and also contains a little less calories than many other nuts – so of cashews, you can enjoy a little extra.
Sources: Karolinska Institute, the Daily Mail, Health.com.