The 6 Healthiest Nuts You Can Eat

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Walnuts

Not only do they look like brains, they may help protect yours.

Cashews

People who eat peanuts every day have lower levels of blood insulin and LDL-C/HDL-C ratio, which is a key sign of good health, especially for diabetics.

Pistachio

You might lose weight by using these green tools. Because, among nuts, they have some of the fewest calories and the most fiber (3 grams per ounce).

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Pecans

Among tree nuts, these pie stars contain the lowest in carbs (four grams per ounce compared to 6 for almonds and 9 for cashews).

Almonds

Even though they have the most calcium of any tree nut, they're not just for milk. Almonds are also full of vitamin E.

Peanuts

Even though they are truly legumes and not tree nuts, they belong on this list because of how healthy they are.

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