Walnuts: All They're Cracked Up to Be
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The FDA supports the claims so much that they've allowed the following statements to be placed on the packaging of walnuts: "Supportive but not conclusive research shows that eating 1.5 oz of walnuts per day, as part of a low saturated fat and low cholesterol diet, and not resulting in increased caloric intake may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.
See nutrition information for fat [and calorie] content." A 2001 Harvard study showed that dieters who add nuts to their diets take off more weight and keep it off than those individuals who avoid nuts. While they are high in fats, walnuts make the body feel satiated and stave off hunger. So add a handful as a substitute for other high-salt snacks that don't offer the same type of benefits. Toss some nuts into your salad, cereal or oatmeal to round out your meal.
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