Eating Raw Organic Nuts May Help You Live Longer

Studies show that eating raw organic nuts may help you live longer.

One of the worst things about the low-fat craze - which gripped America and other parts of the West for decades and is only now slowly eroding as people realize that fat can be healthy after all - was the fact that so many people avoided nuts in their diet. While it is true that nuts are what is considered to be a calorie-dense food - high in fat as well as protein - this does not necessarily mean that, when eaten in moderation, they are unhealthy. As a matter of fact, research is increasingly coming to light which shows nuts to be one of the great health foods. They are a great part of a balanced diet and are appropriate for people with a number of health conditions, including diabetes, heart disease and other chronic diseases that can cause so much damage. Let's take a look at the past and future research on the benefits of adding nuts to the diet. Read more