Thursday, December 2, 2010

Almonds - the Nutrient Power House


There aren’t many vitamins, minerals or other nutritional components that almonds don't have - they are simply nutrient dense food.

Health benefits from eating Almonds:
·         Almonds lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and reduces your risk of heart disease.
·         Almond’s healthy fats help you lose weight.
·         Daily consumption of Almonds will help you eat a healthier diet by changing your cravings and what you desire to eat.
·         They contain Manganese, Copper & Riboflavin – all of which help with energy production.
·         They promote colon health.
·         Almonds help prevent gallstones.
·         Almonds are absolutely packed with protein.
·         Bonus - Almonds help reduce inflammation of blood vessels, thus reducing cardiovascular problems and other illnesses

For other healthy food suggestions: an owner's manual for the mind and body

Let food be thy medicine” – Hippocrates – 460-357 B.C.

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