Hank Roth suggests some alternative publications in Support the Left Wing Press . It seems that Dietitians usually tell us that the foods we like to eat most are not all that good for us. Dietitian Denise Hall explains why fatty fish are part of a heart healthy diet in Fatty Fish Are In . Don't avoid nuts because of their high fat content. This is good news for nut lovers.
Nuts are a good source of plant protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals.
One third cup of nuts has 5 grams of protein and can be exchanged for 1 ounce of meat on the Food Guide Pyramid. A one ounce serving of nuts provides an average of 2.5 grams of dietary fiber. Nuts contain the vitamins and minerals folic acid, niacin, Vitamin B-6, Vitamin E, magnesium, copper, zinc, selenium, phosphorus and potassium. Scientists study the effects of nuts on cardiovascular health. Certain nuts such as macadamia nuts, almonds, hazelnuts, or pecans appear to decrease LDL cholesterol levels in humans and peanuts, almonds or walnuts seem to decrease total cholesterol levels.