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Nuts and your heart: Eating nuts for heart health

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By Mayo Clinic Staff

Eating nuts as part of a healthy diet may be good for the heart. Nuts have healthy unsaturated fats and other nutrients. And they're a great snack food. They're easy to store and easy to pack when you're on the go. Plus, some nuts don't cost much.

Nuts are high in calories, so it's important to watch your portion sizes. Choosing nuts instead of a less healthy snack may help you stick to a heart-healthy diet.