Almonds Can Help in the Prevention of Heart Disease and they can Assist in Controlling Diabetes.
This morning while listening to my guilty pleasure, “Wake Up With Taylor” (Cosmo Radio), Victoria mentioned something interesting in her “7 Things You Need Know Before Your Go” segment. She mentioned that the latest studies indicated that eating Almonds help in the prevention heart disease and eating them can also assist in controlling diabetes. Here’s a list of other health benefits of Almonds from a site I found called Lifestyle Lounge. Remember to buy raw, organic almonds when possible (no roasted and/or salted).
Health & Nutrition Benefits of Eating Almonds 
- Almonds help in the prevention of cancer, as they are low in saturated fat.
- They contain protective nutrients like calcium and magnesium, which assist strengthening of bones.
- Almond contains phyotchemicals, which protect against cardiovascular diseases and cancer.
- It considerably reduces the risk of heart attack.
- Almonds also help in checking blood cholesterol levels.
- They also contain lots of fiber, which is good for the system.
- Almonds contain folic acid, which is believed to reduce levels of homocystein, the amino acid thought to contribute to the buildup of fatty plaque in the arteries.
- Almonds assist in controlling diabetes, by lowering blood sugar after meals.
- Almonds provide essential anti-oxidants and help in the clean up of the free-radicals in the body.