Studies show that the rate of bad cholesterol of blood reduces in the people, who consume nuts as a diet for their health. It is worth knowing that high rate of this type of cholesterol in the blood is one of the main reasons of cardiac diseases.

Also, by appropriate use of the kernels, blood coagulation is avoided and heart attacks can be presented.

Unsaturated fat: The reason for this point is not still known, but it is found that the existing useful fat in nuts reduces the bad cholesterol level in blood.

Omega-3 fatty acids: Many nuts have a proper rate of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 is among the useful fatty acids that helps heart health. This fatty acid is also found in other materials such as various fishes, but nuts are among the best herbal sources of that.

Fiber: All types of nuts possess great rates of fiber, which reduce the cholesterol. It also causes the sense of being full in the person, leading to having less amount of food. Consuming fiber is also effective in preventing diabetes.

Vitamin E: The researchers are not still sure about it, but they think the vitamin E can control and stop the growth and increasing plaques in the arteries in narrowing them and hence chest pain and heart attacks.