10 reasons why you should eat nuts
4. Lower your cholesterol.
The research: Tufts University researchers selected 27 people with elevated cholesterol. Volunteers who ate 2.5 ounces of almonds daily had lower markers for oxidative stress, a direct link to cholesterol.
Eat ‘em: Spread almond butter on multi-grain toast, or whip up an almond sauce for meat dishes.
The DL way: Spicy Toasted Almonds