What Nuts are the Healthiest?

During this time of year when diet and exercise are a top priority, more and more people are grabbing a handful of walnuts.  According to new research published in Food and Function, researchers from The University of Scranton in Scranton, Pa., compared the amount of powerful antioxidants called polyphenols in nine types of roasted and raw nuts and two types of peanut butter in an attempt to "crack" the antioxidant code. The results? Walnuts are the valedictorian.

Five Good Fiber Habits

To have proper digestion and a fast metabolism, regular consumption of fibre and water is essential. They are necessary for your system to run efficiently and effectively. Poor food choices speed up the breakdown of body tissues, which leads to the existence of fat in your body. We are, definitely, what we eat.

Go Nuts

Here's a health tip in a nutshell: Eating a handful of nuts a day for a year, along with a Mediterranean diet rich in fruit, vegetables and fish, might help undo a collection of risk factors for heart disease.