Go Nuts for Heart Health

Need a snack?

A handful of nuts is a tasty treat that helps in lowering cholesterol.

Nuts are high in monounsaturated fat, which lowers LDL "bad" cholesterol while leaving HDL "good" cholesterol intact.

Several studies show that people who eat about an ounce of nuts a day are less likely to get heart disease.

Nuts are high in fat and calories, so eat only a handful.

And make sure they're not covered in sugar or chocolate.