Nuts
Everything I've read says in general nuts are good for people with coronary artery disease. Walnuts are high in omega-3 fatty acids- the same stuff as in fish oil, flax oil, etc. Omega-3's reduce inflamation which is one of the causes for CAD according to the latest research. Peanuts are high in monounsaturated fats which help raise your HDL ("good") cholestrol. Lots of other nuts fall into this category. Macadamia nuts are supposedly the highest in monounsaturated fats. I found reference on-line to a study done at a university (Oral Roberts I believe) in which one group of people with CAD were put on a very low fat diet and another group with CAD was instructed to eat a small quantity of peanuts every day. Supposedly, the peanut group had a significantly lower incidence of coronary events than the low fat group! You can do a quick search on the internet for "heart disease and nuts" or something similar and find many references to the benefits of regular nut consumption. Best Regards, Hugh Odom 3XCABG 2001