Which type of nut seems to exert the most favorable effect on blood lipid levels?
A)peanuts
B)pecans
C)walnuts
D)macadamia
E)Brazil nuts

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Walnuts have been found to have the most favorable effect on blood lipid levels due to their high content of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) which is a type of omega-3 fatty acid. Studies have shown that walnuts can decrease total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels, while increasing HDL cholesterol levels.

Which Type of Nut Seems to Exert the Most Favorable