Nuts About Nuts? 5 Top Healthy Nuts to Feast On

Nuts earned a bad reputation in the United States during the low-fat craze of the ‘90s. It was during this time that many Americans shunned nuts simply because of their relatively high fat content … amid false fears that these nutritional powerhouses would make us fat.

Fortunately, the low-fat craze has ended, and it’s now becoming common knowledge that healthy fats are not only okay to include in your diet, they’re essential for keeping you well.

The healthiest nuts contain two types of “good” fats — monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats — that may help to lower LDL or “bad” cholesterol levels. Research …read more