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September 18, 2007
Almonds: Grab a Handful for Heart Health
Almonds are tiny packages of heart healthy nutrients in a tasty, crunchy kernel. The monounsaturated fat in almonds reduces LDL cholesterol and increases the HDL or “good" cholesterol levels. They are also a good source of plant protein and dietary fiber, two nutrients that have been shown to reduce LDL or “bad" cholesterol levels.
Almonds are the best nut source of vitamin E, providing the most vitamin E per serving. Just one ounce of almonds, about a handful, contains 7.3 mg of alpha-tocopherol vitamin E, the form of vitamin E the body prefers. This is about half of the amount needed per day.
Give snacks and meals a nutrition boost with almonds
* Choose a handful for a snack instead of cookies or chips.
* Sprinkle them on a salad or bowl of cereal.
* Add them to yogurt and top with fruit.
* Toss chopped almonds into a vegetarian stir-fry.
* Give rice and pasta dishes extra crunch.
* Spread your almond butter on toast or a bagel.
Posted by Lisa at September 18, 2007 07:54 AM
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