International Tree Nut Council funded study links nut consumption to reduced death rate

... Dr. Fuchs. Nuts contain important nutrients such as unsaturated fats, high quality protein, vitamins (i.e., vitamin E, folate and niacin) minerals (i.e., magnesium, calcium and potassium) and phytochemicals-all of which may offer cardioprotective, ...

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-11/mp-itn111813.php