Are You a Little Nutty?

The saying goes "You are what you eat."

It turns out that it might not be an apple a day that keeps the doctor away: A new study in the Journal of Nutrition reports that eating a handful of nuts five or more times a week can reduce your risk of developing heart disease. Reach for almonds, hazelnuts, and walnuts, says Sari Greaves, RD, a nutritionist in Bedminster, NJ. These are packed with monounsaturated fatty acids that raise HDL (good cholesterol) while lowering LDL (bad cholesterol). "Like a broom, these fats help HDL sweep the cholesterol buildup to the liver for excretion," says Greaves. To reap their heart-healthy benefits, snack on these nuts or sprinkle them in salads and stir-fries.

Now Go Nuts.