 Research
has shown that eating almonds can lower cholesterol levels, but some people are
leery of eating them because they're concerned about the calories. A new study
has revealed that eating almonds might keep you healthier than you thought.
According to a new study, enjoying two handfuls of almonds a day is a delicious
and smart way to snack without weight gain. Dr. Richard Mattes, Professor of
Foods and Nutrition at Purdue University says during the study, they found no
increase in the participants' body weight.
Dr. Mattes says, "This was a trial exploring how the inclusion of almonds in
the diet affects body weight, and we had people consuming two ounces of almonds
every day for 10 weeks during one period and the same people consuming just
their customary diet for the other 10 weeks. And when they were consuming the
almonds we measured no change in body weight."
Dr. Mattes was asked, "What are some of the health benefits and how can we
incorporate them into our diet?"
He replied, "Almonds are a rich source of a number of nutrients including
Vitamin E, fiber and magnesium, and they can be included in the diet as snacks
or as compliments to main courses. They have a subtle flavor and so they're
easily mixed in with other foods."
For more information, visit www.almondsarein.com
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