High in monounsaturated fatty acids (oleic acid, for example), pine nuts can help you manage your cholesterol by lowering the LDL, or bad cholesterol, and raising the good cholesterol, HDL, in your blood. Along with the proper medication, diet, and exercise, pine nuts can keep your heart healthy and help you reduce your risk of stroke and heart attack.

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