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Nuts and your heart: Eating nuts for heart health

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Eating nuts as part of a healthy diet may be good for the heart. Nuts contain unsaturated fatty acids and other nutrients. And they're a great snack food. They are inexpensive, easy to store and easy to pack when you're on the go.

One drawback to nuts is that some may be high in calories. So it's important to limit portions. But choosing nuts instead of a less healthy snack may help you stick to a heart-healthy diet.