I have angina and I am interested in any positive recommendations to keep my heart healthy, thus my interest in walnuts. I asked my cardiologist and his response was “Walnuts are good for your heart, but you will gain lots of weight”. Are they THAT fattening?

A. The latest research affirms that the health benefits from eating walnuts do not come at the expense of weight gain. Researchers have noted in many walnuts studies that subjects did not gain weight when walnuts were substituted for other fat in reduced-calorie diets. People reported feeling more satisfied; many said walnuts made it easier to stick to a diet. A recommended portion of walnuts is one ounce.