A handful of almonds a day boosts 'good' cholesterol that protects against heart disease

• Just 43g improves cholesterol levels by 19% and plaque removal from the body
• Previous research reveals an increase in good cholesterol reduces heart disease
• Adding almonds into the diet has multiple benefits aside from heart health
• The healthy snack also contains a good source of fats, vitamin E and fibre

A handful of almonds a day boosts 'good' cholesterol levels, new research reveals.

Eating the nuts every day increases levels of so-called 'good' cholesterol while also improving plaque removal from the body, a study found.

Just 43g of almonds improves good cholesterol levels by 19 percent, as well as boosting the removal of its 'bad' counterpart, research reveals.

Previous research reveals an increase in good cholesterol, and a decrease in bad, reduces a person's risk of heart disease.

Study author Professor Kris-Etherton from Pennsylvania State University, said: 'If people incorporate almonds into their diet, they should expect multiple benefits, including ones that can improve heart health. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4788442/Handful-almonds-day-boosts-good-cholesterol.html