ALMONDS:CRUNCHY GOODNESS

ALMONDS:CRUNCHY GOODNESS

When it comes to Heart Disease, wouldn't you do just about anything to ensure you don't get it? Wouldn't it be great if we could just eat something tasty and improve our heart health? Amazingly, we can. Almonds have the ability to lower our risk of Heart Disease by a significant percent.

Almonds have been touted for their health benefits for a while now, but more and more medical information comes in daily that proves just how potent these nuts really are. They are beneficial for a myriad of reasons.

Almonds are considered so beneficial to your health, that there is even an entire institution here in California that is devoted to the study, research and promotion of them. http://www.almondboard.com. They have all the latest updates on different studies being done on the health benefits of almonds. They also have some really yummy looking recipes.

But, what is it about almonds that make them such a darling in the medical community?

Health Benefits of Almonds

• Almonds are rich in vitamin E, fiber and magnesium
• They contain levels of antioxidants that are comparable to the levels found in foods such as broccoli and tea
• They are high in monounsaturated fat

This is just a snippit of information that shows you the power of the almond. Doctors believe that the real magic of the almond, lies in the combination of these things. It's the fiber, the unsaturated fat, the arginine, the plant sterols and other phytochemicals. they all work together to prevent heart disease.

The best part is the fact that they taste good too. But, if you don't like eating almonds, you can try drinking almond milk. It may sound weird but I've tried it and I loved it. It's sweet so you can add it to unsweetened cereal and not worry about extra added sugar. It's also a dairy alternative, so if you are somebody who can't, or doesn't want to, consume dairy this makes a great option. Almond Milk is high in protein, fortified with vitamin A, D and E, a good source of calcium and 100% lactose and cholesterol free.

Whichever way you choose to consume them, almonds make a delicious and healthy way to help prevent Heart Disease, as well as many other life-threatening illnesses.