Walnut consumption helps ward off bad cholesterol and diseases, claims study.
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Cholesterol is produced by the body (liver) and is essential for normal body functioning.
Cholesterol is produced by the body (liver) and is essential for normal body functioning.
Brazil nuts and pistachios were close behind, and cashews and hazelnuts had slightly lower levels of antioxidants.
Professor Joe Vinson, from the University of Scranton, Pennsylvania, said that walnuts inhibit the growth of 'bad' cholesterol.
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"Walnuts had the highest free and total polyphenols in both the combined and roasted samples," he added.
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The study also found that the antioxidants in peanut butter were considerably lower than in roasted peanuts.
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Adding walnuts to your daily diet could go a long way in reducing the risk of breast cancer
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