The Claim
Higher nut consumption is associated with lower intake of saturated fat and red meat and higher intake of fiber, polyunsaturated fats, and fruit and vegetables, and these dietary patterns are associated with reduced mortality.
What the research says
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People who eat more nuts tend to consume less saturated fat and red meat and more fiber, polyunsaturated fats, and fruits and vegetables, and this pattern of eating is linked to lower rates of death.
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Higher nut consumption is associated with lower intake of saturated fat and red meat and higher intake of fiber, polyunsaturated fats, and fruit and vegetables, suggesting that nut eaters have overall healthier dietary patterns, which may partially explain the observed mortality benefit.
Eating nuts lowers bad cholesterol and reduces swelling in blood vessels, which prevents clogged arteries and heart disease. Nuts also help the body use insulin better, which keeps blood sugar stable and prevents damage to organs. These changes together lower the risk of dying from heart problems or metabolic diseases.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Nut consumption and risk of mortality in the Physicians' Health Study.
People who ate nuts often also ate more fruits, veggies, and healthy fats, and less red meat — and they lived longer. The study shows this healthier eating pattern is part of why they lived longer, but nuts might help too.
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