Yes, Walnuts. I heard a newscast on the radio today that eating 8 or so walnuts a day can increase your likelihood of living longer. (I'm still trying to trace down the source of that report.)
But it makes sense. Netscape's Home & Living website lists 14 food items you should try to work into your diet regularly. About walnuts they say:
"How nutty is this? Walnuts reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
--Eat 1 ounce five times a week. Other options include almonds, pistachios, sesame seeds, peanuts, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, macadamia nuts, pecans, hazelnuts, and cashews."
And About.com: Longevity calls it "the best nut (for living longer)." "While many nuts contain healthful qualities, the walnut may be the most healthy. Walnuts contain high levels of omega-3 fatty acids that help your brain and skin age well. Walnuts also have high levels of antioxidants. In addition walnuts contain l-arginine. This amino acid helps the body produce nitric oxide, which is essential for healthy veins and arteries. Walnuts may also help to erase some of the damage of a high fat meal if you eat a handful as dessert." For the rest of their list, take a look at their website.
I'm going to have to find a way to eat some walnuts every day. 8 walnuts as an afternoon snack should work.
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This may sounds silly but what's the scoop with chocolate? I hear that it is good for you - minus the sugar. So what exactly is good and does it refer to cocoa beans unsweetened? I like intense flavors and chocolate is intense.
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