Macular degeneration is a condition that affects millions especially in the senior population. This condition, which leads to blindness can be slowed by eating one serving of nuts each week. “Scientists discovered that people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) could slow down the disease by eating one or more servings of nuts a week. Makes sense. The supernutrients in nuts — vitamin E, copper, magnesium, fiber, and resveratrol — all help protect against blood vessel problems that might contribute to AMD.” (Real Age Tip of the Week, Apr. 23 – Apr. 25, 2008) Nuts, eaten daily, have also been shown to reduce the incidence of heart disease. But make sure they are not the honey roasted with salt variety! So for better health, have an ounce of nuts every day as part of a good breakfast!