A Nutty Paradox

By Craig Ballantyne

When I tell someone to eat more nuts to lose fat, they think I'm, well, nuts. Everyone knows that nuts are high in fat and calories. So how could eating more of them possibly help you lose weight?

Spanish and American researchers, including scientists from Harvard, tackled that question - and they came up with some surprising results. After studying the eating patterns of over 8,865 men and women, they found that those who ate nuts at least twice a week had a lower risk of weight gain than those who never or almost never ate them.

The researchers concluded that nuts are important for heart health. And you don't have to worry about weight gain if you eat small portions a couple of times per week.

I consume several hundred calories worth of raw almonds, pecans, and walnuts every day. But if you're not used to eating nuts, start with half an ounce of almonds. As a snack, coupled with water or green tea, they can help reduce hunger between meals.

[Ed. Note: Fitness expert Craig Ballantyne is the creator of the Turbulence Training for Fat Loss system. For an online source of information, motivation, and social support to help you improve your health, lose weight, and get fit, sign up for ETR's free natural health e-letter.]

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Thanks Craig.
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God bless you,
Steve