Although it has long been generally known what types of food are good and which are bad for out health and for a long life, each day we read new information and scientific confirmations of these facts. In a study published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine, in the largest ever Harvard study, scientists monitored the mortality of 100,000 adults over a period of 30 years. The focus of the research was to strengthen the immunity against the most serious diseases and the regular use of nuts.
The study found a very strong correlation that applies even to 29% reduction in mortality and increased resistance to the most difficult diseases such as cardiovascular, and 11% reduction in lung cancer and a total of 20% reduction in mortality for all people and in persons who used nuts daily regardless of other dietary habits.
The study showed significant improvements in resistance to diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke and heart attack, and other serious diseases that cause death, including cancer.
Our ancestors respected nuts because they can be preserved for a long time without getting spoiled. Our ancestors did not know anything about science and research, but we do because we know now that the nuts are an excellent source of omega-3, protein, fiber, vitamins and antioxidants.
Nuts have a high fat content, but it is mainly unsaturated fats which are labeled as “good fats” that have positive effects on the blood and blood fat.
Most of the nuts are best eaten raw in order to preserve the full nutritional value.
Yet what interests us the most is what we need to introduce in our daily diet and in what quantity?
It is recommended to use raw walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, peanuts, pistachios, and their relatives from other regions such as India and Brazil nuts and others from this family. You can combine them or eat the same one but it is important that they are used regularly. They are high in calories, and the ideal amount is 28 grams per day. In practice, this amount can be fitted in your palm. In terms of calories, that is 120-200 calories, which is not so bad, especially if you consider the benefits. It is necessary to eat the prescribed amount and not to overeat them. A handful of nuts a day will give you the best and tastiest way to a better health and a longer life, as proven and recommended by this Harvard study.
