16 Jan 2017 Blackmores Institute Nut consumption reduces risk of chronic disease and mortality 16 Jan 2017 Share Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Pinterest News A recent systematic review has shown that higher nut consumption is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, total cancer and all-cause mortality, and mortality from respiratory disease, diabetes, and infections. × To continue reading this article, please Log In or Sign Up for access.