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2 I N S P I R I N G H E A LT H Most Protein: Pistachios (6g/oz.) Most Unsaturated ("Good") Fats: Pecans (18g/oz.) Fewest Calories: Cashews (157/oz.) Most Fiber: Almonds (3.5g/oz.) Tab le o f Contents 2 GO NUTS! 3 A CHILD IN THE WILD TEA: NATURE'S CURE-ALL? 4 5 MINUTES TO BETTER HEALTH 6 SINGING FOR COPD 7 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 1 1 CRACKING THE INSULIN- RESISTANCE CODE 12 THINK BEFORE YOU DRINK 13 THE GREAT TV SHAPE-UP KEEP GERMS GUESSING 14 SPRING AHEAD TO SUMMER FUN 15 THE THRILLS, THE SPILLS! 16 INSPIRATIONS AT THE END OF THE DAY 4 11 15 PUBLISHED IN NOVEMBER 2013, the study followed more than 100,000 men and women over the course of nearly 25 years. Results revealed a strong link between nut consumption and reduced risk of death from various diseases. People who ate nuts regularly were 20 percent less likely to die from any chronic disease—including heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, cancer, and respiratory disease—than those who didn't. HEALTH IN A NUTSHELL Why are nuts so good for you? For starters, they're packed with omega-3 fatty acids, mono- and polyunsaturated fats, and vitamin E—all of which protect the heart from disease. According to the Harvard School of Public Health, eating just two ounces of nuts per week can help lower your risk for cardiovascular disease. Nuts are also rich in a substance called arginine, which may boost blood vessel function. Nuts provide the most health benets when used as a substitute for less healthy snacking options, such as chips or cookies. Eat raw nuts and avoid those that are heavily salted or fried in oil. And the Award Goes To… Curious about which nuts are healthiest? Consider the following: GOOD NEWS, NUT LOVERS—A RECENT STUDY IN THE 'NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE' SAYS YOUR CRUNCHY CONSUMPTION MAY HELP YOU LIVE LONGER. GO NUTS!