ENERGY NUTRIENT ALMOND
ALMOND
Almonds are the most popular nuts in the United States. A favourite of dieters, in recent years almonds have become famous for their versatility and health benefits.
"A growing body of evidence suggests that regularly choosing almonds in place of snacks high in refined carbohydrates is a simple dietary strategy to help support heart health," said Heap. In another evidence review, published in 1999 in Current atherosclerosis reports , researchers looked at the Nurses' Health Study and estimated that eating nuts instead of an equivalent amount of carbohydrates reduced heart disease risk by 30 percent. Substituting nuts for saturated fats, such as those found in meat and dairy products, resulted in a 45 percent estimated reduced risk. Almond include lower blood sugar levels, reduced blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels.
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