Nuts and dried fruits have a significant effect on blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels. It is known that pistachios reduce blood triglycerides in obese and diabetic people. In a 12-week study in obese people, it was found that those who consumed pistachios had nearly 33% lower blood triglyceride levels than the control group. The cholesterol-lowering […]
Although nuts and dried fruits are high-calorie foods, many studies suggest that nuts can be very effective in losing weight. One study (with many participants) on the effects of the Mediterranean diet found that consuming nuts and seeds reduced participants’ waist circumference by an average of two inches (five centimeters). This is significantly more than […]
Today, the importance of fiber in the health of the body is not hidden from anyone. While the body is not able to digest fiber, it is good nutrition for the beneficial bacteria in the large intestine. Many types of fibers, like prebiotics, are excellent nutrition for beneficial intestinal bacteria. Gut bacteria ferment the […]