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It's hard to resist snacking on salty snacks once in a while, but if you choose chips or cookies, you'll eventually consume a lot of saturated fat and sodium. People who eat one ounce of mixed nuts a day have a 28% lower risk of heart disease and stroke. It doesn't have to be a mixed nut; Any variety is fine, including peanuts. Walnuts can be eaten by the handful or crushed and baked as a crunchy topping for salads, roasted vegetables, and casseroles.