Are cashew nuts good for lowering cholesterol?

... daily value for phosphorus and 12 percent of the DV for vitamin K per ounce, and, although they are high in fat, most of this fat is heart-healthy unsaturated fat. Although there haven't been many studies examining the effects of cashews on cholesterol, significant evidence exists for the cholesterol-lowering benefits of nuts. read more

"Basically, nuts are good," Farrell tells WebMD."They're high in vitamins, minerals, and good monounsaturated fat, which can lower cholesterol." Along with almonds and walnuts, the FDA gave its qualified health claim to peanuts, hazelnuts, pecans, some pine nuts, and pistachios. read more