Why Are Nuts Good For Your Health? | Nutritionist Explains | Myprotein

Expert nutritionist explains what nuts are and how they can affect the body. Are nuts the health food that we’ve been led to believe? Dr Richie Kirwan talks about nuts and how they might affect health. Richie explains all the different nutrients they contain and what effect those nutrients can have on your body. As well as info on nut digestion and how it might relate to body weight. Richie lets us in on why nuts are good for our health. So what even is a nut? Let's get into it. Follow Richie on IG: @dr.richie.kirwan *** Chapters: 00:00 - What are nuts? 01:32 - Nut nutrients 02:53 - Reducing cholesterol 05:00 - What are polyphenols? 06:00 - Plant sterols 07:20 - Heart health 08:00 - High in calories 10:06 - Any more nut questions? *********************************