Hand Taking A Nut From A Bowl. Royalty-Free Stock Image

Top view of a bowl with nuts inside on green fabric with a natural light. Nuts are a healthy and mediterranean food. A hand takes a nut with his left hand.Over the past few years, researchers have discovered several specific properties of nuts that help lower cholesterol, protect against heart disease, and improve blood vessel function. These discoveries led the FDA to issue a “qualified health claim” in 2003 stating: “Eating a diet that includes one ounce of nuts daily can reduce your risk of heart disease.”