About Cholesterol: Going Nuts Over Your Heart Health

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Cholesterol Cholesterol Risk & Testing Treatment Cholesterol-Lowering Diet From Jennifer Moll, your Guide to Cholesterol There are many types of nuts that are delicious and can either complement the a salad or desert, or can be eaten alone. While you might think of nuts as being "fattening", you might not know that the fats that nuts contain have many heart healthy benefits. So whether you are looking for a topping for your salad or low-fat yogurt, or needing a quick snack, nuts can fit any craving you have. Which Nuts Are The Best To Lower My Cholesterol? There are a variety of nuts out there, which include pecans, pistachios, and walnuts. While they vary in the amounts of fats they have, some nuts might be more effective in helping to lower your cholesterol. The Cholesterol Friendly Benefits of Walnuts Walnuts can be used in a variety of foods -- and are also heart-healthy. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), recognizing the cholesterol-lowering properties of walnuts, accepted a petition filed by the California Walnut Commission in March 2004 to list the health claim that walnuts can aid in reducing cholesterol levels. They still carry this health claim to date. Can Pistachio Nuts Lower Cholesterol? Pistachio nuts are a popular snack, and chock-full of nutrients, such as thiamin, potassium, fiber, phytosterols, magnesium and vitamin B6. Research indicates that pistachios also raise your good cholesterol, or HDL. Pecans and Your Cholesterol Although pecans mainly affect one type of cholesterol, they also contain unsaturated fats, vitamins and other nutrients -- making them a heart-healthy snack. Cholesterol Ads Lower Cholesterol Bad Cholesterol Cholesterol Check Health Benefits Good Cholesterol Featured Articles Can Almonds Lower Cholesterol? Which Foods Are High In Unsaturated Fats? Cholesterol-Friendly Foods to Stock in Your Pantry Is Flaxseed Useful In Lowering Cholesterol Levels? Eating Healthy While Dining Out Unsaturated Versus Saturated Fat   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Jennifer Moll Cholesterol Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Cholesterol newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What Is High Cholesterol? Symptoms of High Cholesterol Diagnosis of High Cholesterol Treatment of High Cholesterol Prevention of High Cholesterol Advertisement