5 health benefits of nuts Diet, nutrition & food Nuts are healthy, nuts are good. We give you some tasty reasons to go nuts. Promote heart health Around 28 grams of nuts a day can reduce the risk of heart disease. They increase the good cholesterol (HDL) and reduce the bad cholesterol (LDL). Help in maintaining weight Fiber and fat content of diet makes us feel full and helps us to stick to the diet regime and prevents overeating but do not over indulge; though nuts are healthy they also carry calories. Prevent cancer Nuts are rich in antioxidants and anti-cancer properties. Regular consumption of nuts has shown to provide some protection against cancer. Anti-aging Consuming nuts helps to keep the skin fresh and younger for longer due to its vitamin E content. Memory It protects against memory loss of old age due to its vitamin E content and improves problem solving skills.