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Nuts to you. Eating 5 ounces of nuts a week may significantly reduce your risk of heart disease, according to results from the Nurses Health Study. Nuts are an excellent source of monounsaturated fats, which help to protect the heart and may help to fight certain types of cancer. The also provide significant amounts of key vitamins and minerals, including folate, vitamin E, potassium and magnesium. At the same time, nuts are high in calories. This is important for people who are on a restricted calorie or very low-calorie diet.




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