accumulation of plaque
that gums up arteries
and better lipid profiles
and blood pressure.
Use it in a breakfast
salad or roasted for a
quick
weeknight
dinner.
4. People who regularly
consume nuts are less
likely to gain weight
over a five-year period
or be overweight or
obese, according to a
study in the European
Journal of Nutrition.
Walnuts are particularly
special because they
contain a type of omega-3 called
alpha-linoleic acid (ALA). They’re
also a good way to eat more fiber
and are rich in magnesium, which
plays a key role in more than 300
biochemical reactions in the body.
5. In the era of coconut everything,
olive oil is an important staple in
some of the top-ranked diets
including DASH and the
Mediterranean diet. Incorporating
it in your diet as one of your go-to
healthy fats pays off: Research
shows people who do so may lose
weight and reduce belly fat.
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Use it to cook veggies, pasta and
soup.
6. As a source of natural sugar,
people remain wary that eating
berries may cause weight gain. The
reality is that, in moderation, fruit
— especially berries — can add a
source of satisfying, subtle sweetness
to any eating plan. Raspberries,
blackberries, blueberries and
strawberries are rich in disease-
fighting polyphenols and are
lower-carb.
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