Can You Eat Nuts on a Cholesterol-Lowering Diet?

Can You Eat Nuts on a Cholesterol-Lowering Diet? By Jennifer Moll, PharmD Yes, you can - in moderation, of course. Some studies suggest that eating a handful of nuts daily may be able to help keep your cholesterol and triglyceride levels healthy. Here are what the studies say and some ways you can include your favorite nuts in your healthy diet. Which Nuts Help Lower 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. READ NOW Ways to Include Almonds in Your Heart-Healthy Diet  Whether you slice them or eat them whole, there are plenty of ways to include almonds in your lipid-lowering diet. READ NOW Can Pecans Lower Your Lipid Levels?  Although pecans mainly affect one type of cholesterol, they also contain unsaturated fats, vitamins and other nutrients -- making them a heart-healthy snack.  READ NOW Ways to Include Walnuts in Your Lipid-Lowering Diet  Walnuts are very versatile - and chock-full of many heart-healthy nutrients that can help you to keep your lipid levels healthy. READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT Understanding Lung Cancer Understanding Asthma Understanding Plaque Psoriasis Understanding Insomnia Understanding Type 2 Diabetes Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Cholesterol newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.