Here's What The Nuts You Snack On Actually Do For Your Body

Each nut has its strength.
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We’ve all heard that nuts make a healthy snack in moderation, despite their high fat content. Even Barack Obama has admitted to eating a handful of (seven) almonds every day. A study from 2015 found that eating a small handful of nuts a day could help you live longer, and it turns out the fat in those nuts actually does our bodies good.

But what exactly are you getting from your afternoon snack of nuts?

We found all that important information in an easy-to-read infographic. It breaks down the health benefits found in some of the most popular snacking nuts. Check it out:

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