3338: Eat 1 Handful of This a Day to Live Longer

March 27, 2025

3338: Eat 1 Handful of This a Day to Live Longer

March 27, 2025

TT: Eat 1 Handful of This a Day to Live Longer

You’ve probably heard the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but what if there was something even more powerful for your health?

On today’s episode, I’m excited to share research that shows how adding one simple food to your diet can significantly impact your longevity and reduce the risk of all-cause mortality by up to 20%.

Join me on today’s Cabral Concept 3338, where I’ll reveal how eating just one handful of this food each day can help you live longer. Enjoy the show and let me know your thoughts!

Show Highlights & Big Takeaways

1. Benefits

Research shows that people who eat nuts daily tend to live longer, healthier lives. The research, which analyzed data from nearly 120,000 participants over 30 years, found that regular nut consumption was linked to a 20% lower risk of death, particularly from heart disease, cancer, and respiratory disease.

2. Potential Problems

While nuts offer numerous health benefits, there are some downsides to consuming too many. Nuts, particularly almonds, contain oxalates, which can contribute to kidney stones in some individuals. Additionally, while peanut butter is often included in studies, the results are less clear, and some research questions its overall health benefits.

3. How Much do You Need

Almonds – 16 whole almonds

Walnuts – 4 walnut halves

Cashews – 12 cashews

Pecans – 5 pecan halves

Brazil Nuts – 2 whole Brazil nuts

Hazelnuts – 10 hazelnuts

Macadamia Nuts – 4 macadamia nuts

Pistachios – 25 pistachios (with shells) or 12 shelled pistachios

Peanuts – 30 peanuts