Back to nature, so the expression to combat  cholesterol levels rising. Researchers from Loma Linda University, United States, reported that consumption of nuts effective for lowering cholesterol levels in the blood.

The analysis of 25 studies involving 600 people showed, consume 67 grams of nuts (equivalent to a small bag) every day can reduce cholesterol levels up to 7.4 percent. However, experts do not recommend the consumption of peanuts mixed with sugar or salt.

Not only cholesterol, apparently nuts are also useful for reducing triglycerides, blood fats, are associated with heart disease. Benefits of nuts is more pronounced in those classified as obese body weight.

Aside from being a source of fiber and a good vegetable protein, researchers can not explain how the mechanism of the cholesterol-lowering nut. One theory states, the content of phytosterol which is naturally present in nuts will prevent the absorption of cholesterol by the body.

Nuts are a food that is cheap and accessible. Buncing, red beans, peas, or soybeans, when processed into various types of food. In addition to make vegetable, beans are also delicious when eaten by boiling. So, there’s no reason to exclude this food in our daily menu.