Nuts are a tasty, convenient treat that can be enjoyed on all kinds of diets — from keto to vegan. In spite of being high in fat, they have many impressive health and weight benefits. Here are the top 8 health benefits of eating nuts that you should know.

Fiber provides a lot of health benefits.

Though your body can’t digest fiber, the bacteria that live in your colon can.

Many types of fiber function as prebiotics or food for your healthy gut bacteria.

Your gut bacteria then ferment the fiber and turn it into beneficial short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs).

These SCFAs have powerful benefits, including improving gut health and reducing your risk of diabetes and obesity.

Additionally, fiber helps you feel full and reduces the number of calories you absorb from meals. One study suggests that increasing fiber intake from 18 to 36 grams daily may result in up to 130 fewer calories absorbed.

Below are the nuts with the highest fiber content per 1-ounce (28-gram) serving:

Almonds: 3.5 grams
Pistachios: 2.9 grams
Hazelnuts: 2.9 grams
Pecans: 2.9 grams
Peanuts: 2.6 grams
Macadamias: 2.4 grams
Brazil
nuts: 2.1 grams

8. May Reduce Your Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke

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