Nutritionists from the USA believe that nuts should certainly be included in the diet of every person..

Consumption of almonds, brazil nuts, cashews, pistachios, hazelnuts, pine nuts and walnuts is associated with increased levels of good cholesterol or high-density lipoprotein, as well as lower levels of C-reactive protein, which triggers inflammation in the body, which is involved in the development of a number of chronic diseases..

In the course of the study, experts compared the likelihood of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome among nut lovers and those who do not use this group of products regularly.. The study included 13,292 men and women and details were published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition..

Consistent nut consumption was associated with a 5 percent reduction in the risk of developing the metabolic syndrome that precedes diabetes.. Curiously, nut eaters also had lower body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference.. So, scientists came to the conclusion that lovers of nuts are protected from abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and bad cholesterol levels..

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