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#15 Eat at least 15 almonds per day
Almonds are one of the most nutritious of all nuts. As more and more consumers become dedicated to healthy life-styles, experts have found that adding natural foods, such as almonds, to your diet may be the prescription for physical wellness in the 21st century.
BENEFITS:
- Cancer prevention - almonds are low in saturated fat and contain many other protective nutrients (calcium, magnesium) for strong bones, vitamin E and compounds called phytochemicals, which may help protect against cardiovascular disease and even cancer.
- Phytochemical Powerhouse
- Reduce heart attack risk - those who consume nuts five times a week have a 50% reduction in risk of heart attack
- Lower cholesterol
- 20-25 almonds (approximately one ounce) contain as much calcium as 1/4 cup of milk, a valuable tool in preventing osteoporosis
One ounce of almonds contains:
- 12% of your daily allowance of protein (and no cholesterol),
- 35% of your daily allowance of vitamine E (antioxidant with so many cancer-fighting qualities)
- "good"" fat - monounsaturated fat
- magnesium, phosphorum and zinc
- healthy fiber
- calcium, folic acid
Your daily 3 ounces of almonds have the important vitamins and minerals you need to improve your diet and fight disease. For weight loss you should eat at least 2 ounces of almonds.
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