It sounds too good to be true but one small study produced results so surprising that it caught the attention of the nutrition world. Researchers gave healthy volunteers a single serving of Brazil nuts and tracked their cholesterol levels over the following month. The results were remarkable.

We all know that giving blood can save lives (1). In fact, a single donation can help up to three people by separating it into red cells, plasma, and platelets. These components are vital for trauma victims, cancer patients, surgical procedures, and even complications during childbirth. But what’s less talked about is this: donating blood doesn’t just help others, it can also benefit you!