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Nuts About Nuts: Why Nut Eaters Live Longer Lives

The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine in November, found that rates of mortality decreased with each additional serving of nuts consumed on a daily and weekly basis, with one serving of nuts equaling 1oz.

When compared with participants who consumed nuts less frequently, those who consumed nuts more often were:

leaner

less likely to smoke

more likely to exercise

more likely to use multivitamin supplements

They also consumed more fruits and vegetables and, interestingly, drank more alcohol.

According to the authors, the ingredients in nuts confer cardio-protective, antioxidant and anti-aging benefits. A Greens Plus Energy Bar or Protein Bar, each contain nearly 1oz of nuts per serving, would be a great addition to your diet.

For more information, check out this clever animation by Jeff Drazen, editor of the NEJM:

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