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Great Nutrition News!
The Wall Street Journal reports:
"For Nut Benefits, More is Better - Two handfuls a day may do more to lower cholesterol and triglycerides than one"
Read the article directly from The Wall Street Journal - Digital Network
We start with the freshest raw ingredients available, and roast our nuts with pure canola oil. During the roasting process, we lightly salt many of our products for full flavor. The health benefits to you are simple - NO HYDROGENATED OIL, 0 TRANS-FAT, 0 CHOLESTEROL and low saturated fat content. (Our Super Large Whole Cashew Nuts are used for this example, the exact nutritional and fat content of our products vary.)
* Germack nuts are cholesterol free and low in saturated fats
* Germack nuts are relatively high in monounsaturated fats, which have been shown to lower blood cholesterol
* Germack nuts are an excellent source of dietary fiber
* Germack nuts are a good source of protein
* Germack nuts contain significant amounts of important vitamins and minerals such as Thiamin, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Copper and Iron
From the FDA
The FDA has articles on their website www.fda.gov relating to the health benefits of eating nuts.
"Diets including Walnuts can reduce the risk of heart disease" read more...
Quotes from the Experts
Dr. John Guinard, Assistant Professor at University of California-Davis states that studies have demonstrated that without fat, satiety is impossible (satiety is the feeling of being satisfied or "full" after eating and is a major factor in how much and what quality of foods we choose to eat). Studies have shown that nuts are a good source to help the body reach satiety earlier and thereby consume less food.
"If you like nuts, I say help yourself. Enjoy. Forget the total fat…forget the percentage of calories from fat. Yes, nuts have a lot of oil. But they also happen to have a lot of nutrients that are absolutely essential to a healthy diet. Frankly, we should be encouraging people to eat nuts."
Frank Sacks, Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; taken from an article in Health Magazine, July/August, 1996.
Eat Smart by Jean Carper - Nuts, Your New Superfood
Not only is their fat good for you, but nibbling also may help you lose weight.
Nuts are…70% to 90% fat, but most is good fat that protects hearts. Walnuts also are rich in omega-3 oil.…packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, including calcium, folate, potassium, magnesium, vitamin E and cancer-fighting antioxidants such as quercetin and kaempferol.…rich in arginine, an amino acid that may help lower blood pressure and clear arteries.
Read more at: http://usaweekend.com/00_issues/000625/000625eatsmart.html
Nuts Fight Heart Disease
Consistently, studies find that nut-eaters have less heart disease. A pioneering 1992 study at Loma Linda University found eating 2 ounces of nuts four or five times a week reduced heart attack risk by 50%.
- Source: USA Weekend - June 23-25.2000
Results from confirmed research strongly suggest that the frequent consumption of nuts protects against the risk of Coronary Heart Disease.
(As reported in the Archives of Internal Medicine 1192 : 152 : 1416-1424)
Soy Benefits & Health
"Soy products are a good source of protein, iron, potassium, and in some brands, calcium." - Boston Globe Magazine, 1/5/97
"Previous studies have shown a diet emphasizing soy foods decreased heart disease and helped prevent hormone-related cancers such as ovarian, prostate and breast." - Tampa tribune, 12/16/96
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