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From:	Dr. Neal Pinckney (98.150.248.15)
Subject:	Re: Almonds
Date:	July 26, 2010 at 7:26 pm PST

In Reply to: Almonds posted by Bob Waite on July 15, 2010 at 2:06 pm:

Nuts and seeds (except chestnuts) are very high in fat. A balanced diet of very low fat plant-based foods is optimum for keeping cholesterol at good levels and protecting arteries.

If one chooses to eat nuts, the portion should be carefully controlled. Usually a maximum of one or two tablespoon-fulls daily.

Some research has said that walnuts offer the most benefits for heart health, but most other nuts - in very limited quantities - offer some benefits.

If you enjoy nuts, there's no reason not to consume a small amount. But they should not be considered something to eat to provide heart benefits. There are many other low-fat foods that are at least as beneficial.

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