Almonds, Diet & the Cholesterol Connection
  
These packed-with-fiber little nuts may hold a
key in opening up clogged veins. Although high in fat, it's of the
monounsaturated variety which translates into controlling serum
cholesterol.
Other benefits of almonds include: fair
amounts of the nutrients zinc, folate, potassium, calcium; they are also a very
good source of magnesium (aids in regulating blood pressure), contain minimal
sodium, and zero cholesterol.
Almonds are also very satisfying and may curb
appetite - another very good reason to incorporate these golden nuts into your
healthy diet.
Almond Health Notes:
Almonds contain oxalic acid so they should be
restricted by individuals with calcium-oxalate stones.
Some individuals may be
allergic to almonds. Side effects include: hives and headache. If you are
allergic to aspirin, you may experience a reaction to the natural salicylates
contained in almonds.
As long as salt isn't added to the nuts,
roasting and toasting doesn't drastically alter their nutritional
values.
A one-ounce serving contains about 170
calories, 6 grams of carbs, 2 grams of fiber, and 15 grams of fat.
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