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A deficiency of unsaturated--or good--fats is believed to be a contributing factor in a variety of conditions such as heart disease, arthritis and diabetes. A balanced diet should include fish or, alternatively, a good supply of ground flaxseeds or other source of omega-3 fatty, acids. One readily available source of unsaturated Fat is often overlooked: nuts. And research shows nuts may offer unique protection from type 2 diabetes. A 2002 study in The Journal of the American Medical Association found an inverse relationship between consumption of nuts and risk of type 2 diabetes--in other words, the more nuts you eat, the lower your risk of ...