WITH THANKS TO: HEATHER CUPIT, GEMMA DOYLE, REBECCA HALVERSON. PHOTO: CATH HARRIES
‘WALNUTS CAN PREVENT HEART DISEASE’: one eyecatching, OPTIMISTIC BUT MISLEADING health headline from a national newspaper last month. There’s certainly evidence that points to walnuts being a top nut but, sadly, they can’t lower bad cholesterol (LDL) single-handedly.
In fact, research shows THERE ISN’T ONE PRODUCT or ingredient, however super, that can reverse or prevent serious health conditions. A good, balanced diet, with regular exercise can, however, LOWER YOUR RISK in many cases.