10 Health Benefits of Walnuts
Health Benefit Of Walnuts #1: Lowers Bad Cholesterol
High levels of bad cholesterol (LDL cholesterol) and triglycerides are known to be a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Lowering the levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, as well as increasing the levels of good cholesterol (HDL cholesterol) is very important as a preventive measure for atherosclerosis, heart attack, cardiomyopathy, stroke, etc.
Eating healthy foods, including walnuts is important. Certain studies suggest that eating moderate amounts of walnuts daily can reduce the levels of LDL cholesterol in the blood and lower the risk for serious cardiovascular diseases.
