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by LotusFlower | December 8, 2008 at 03:09 pm
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Just 30g of nuts a day on top of a Mediterranean style diet can cut heart problems. Scientists believe the nuts contain compounds that stop damage caused by insulin.
A Mediterranean diet in itself has been shown to be healthier than other western diets and the addition of nuts to it seems to make it even healthier.
Researchers tested the eating plan on patients with a condition called metabolic syndrome, a group of symptoms including obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels and insulin problems.
The syndrome is seen as a early indication that a patient will go on to develop heart disease or diabetes.
Scientists tested the effects of changing the diets of 1,200 patients, two thirds of whom were suffering from the syndrome.
Given different diets for a year, the number with the syndrome fell by 13.7 per cent among those who ate a Mediterranean diet rich in fish, fruit and vegetables as well as 30g of nuts a day.
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at 20:15 on December 8th, 2008
I'm so happy you could use my photo.
Thanks!!
Rebecca
at 21:38 on December 8th, 2008
I wonder if the nuts must be unprocessed or if it makes a difference.
at 23:36 on December 8th, 2008
Thanks for using my photos.
Hammer51012 has contributed a photo to this story.
at 00:00 on December 9th, 2008
It was xmas 2007 around my Nan's house. This is the result of getting a camera for christmas!
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at 00:54 on December 9th, 2008
Traditionally British Christmas Stocking toes are stuffed with walnuts, satsumas, and sweets...
These felt walnuts are hand sewn from recycled felt and stuffed by Ouissi of "British Cream Tea" and can be found at http://britishcreamtea.etsy.com
Read more about Ouissi's work at http://britishcreamtea.typepad.com
Ouissi has contributed a photo to this story.
at 01:09 on December 9th, 2008
Author of the photo - Danica Radovanovic
http://flickr.com/photos/danche24/
Danica Radovanovic has contributed a photo to this story.
at 02:23 on December 9th, 2008
Horse chestnuts are beautiful to look at and have figured in traditional childrens games way back in history. They are a good source of nutrition for animals but unlike sweet chestnuts they are deffinitely not for human consumption.
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at 03:53 on December 9th, 2008
Delicious walnuts, produce of my own orchard in Mirovtsi, Shumen, Bulgaria. I am 'nuts' about nuts. I am in the process of establishing walnut orchards in 25 acres in Bulgaria. I am happy to engage in consultations with experts in the field.
- Dr Sudheer Manthri
sudheer.manthri@btopenworld.com has contributed a photo to this story.
at 08:25 on December 9th, 2008
southern pecan pie
Pecan tree is the state tree of Texas where I reside.
" Tradition holds that the French created pecan pie soon after settling in New Orleans, after being introduced to the nut by Native Americans. It is sometimes referred to as "New Orleans pecan pie," adding an aura of French cuisine to a home-cooked comfort food....." (~ Wikipedia)
Masako Fujinami
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at 14:31 on December 9th, 2008
Pecans grow so well in the south. It is very unusual for people living in rural areas not to have Pecan Trees. I can remember gathering them when I was knee high!
at 20:03 on December 9th, 2008
Nuts about nuts!
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at 20:04 on December 9th, 2008
thanks for using my pic ;) nice pic from everyone!
at 09:12 on December 10th, 2008
This almond photograph was taken for Harvest Cycle at www.harvestcycle.com, as part of marketing and web work performed by Seven Thirty Three, www.seventhirtythree.com
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at 09:15 on December 10th, 2008
This peanut photograph was taken for Harvest Cycle as part of marketing and web work performed by Seven Thirty Three.
at 23:00 on December 26th, 2008
Thanks for using my picture!
at 05:16 on December 28th, 2008
Raw nuts are the best.
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at 08:38 on February 14th, 2009
It is very healthy for our body
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Mike
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