Almonds are a nutritious snack that can provide many health benefits, including:
Improved blood sugar control: Almonds can help prevent blood sugar spikes after eating, which is important for people with diabetes.
Lower cholesterol: Almonds can help reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol and increase HDL (good) cholesterol.
Weight loss: Almonds can help with weight management because they are high in protein and fiber, and low in carbs.
Improved gut health: Almonds may help protect the health of your gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
Stronger bones: Almonds contain calcium and phosphorus, which are good for bone health.
Reduced inflammation: Almonds are high in antioxidants, including vitamin E and flavonoids, which can help reduce inflammation.
Improved skin health: Almonds contain two B vitamins (niacin and riboflavin), zinc, and copper, which can help maintain healthy skin.
Reduced risk of heart disease: Almonds can help lower your risk of heart disease.
Improved recovery after exercise: Almonds are a good pre- or post-workout snack because they contain a combination of complex carbs and protein.
Reduced risk of chronic diseases: The antioxidants in almonds can help protect you from chronic diseases.
In conclusion, almond consumption beneficially affects CRP and IL-6 concentrations in adults. However, it has no beneficial effect on TNF-α, ICAM-1, or VCAM-1. (anti-inflammatory markets)
An Almond-Based Low Carbohydrate Diet Improves Depression and Glycometabolism in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes through Modulating Gut Microbiota and GLP-1: A Randomized Controlled Trial
In short: The indicators for depression and biochemical indicators including glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), gut microbiota, and GLP-1 concentration were assessed at the baseline and third month and compared between the two groups. Results: A-LCD (almond-based low charb diet) significantly improved depression.
(Divide by 100 and multiply by 30 to get 30g data)
Nutritional Data for 100g Clearspring Yaemon Tamari Roasted Almonds: Calories 646, fat 58 of which saturates is 5.8, monounsaturated 4.3, polyunsaturates 9.7. carbs 3.8 of which are sugars 3.2, fibre 10, protein 21, salt 1.3
Nutritional Data for 100g Clearspring Yaemon Tamari Roasted Almonds: Calories 646, fat 58 of which saturates is 5.8, monounsaturated 4.3, polyunsaturates 9.7. carbs 3.8 of which are sugars 3.2, fibre 10, protein 21, salt 1.3 (Divide by 100 and multiply by 30 to get 30g data)
Nutritional benefits
Almonds are high in antioxidants, vitamin E, protein, and fibre. Almonds may have health benefits, including supporting heart health and reducing blood pressure, amongst others. They are highly nutritious and rich in healthy fats, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.
The skin of almonds contains a high concentration of antioxidants, including polyphenols, which have been shown to have various health benefits, such as reducing inflammation and protecting cells from damage.
Allergins & Warnings
Avoid if you have a nut allergy
Packed in a facility that has peanuts so may contain traces of PEANUTS or other NUTS.
How and when to eat
Eat straight from the pack anytime
The skin contains additional fibre, antioxidants, and nutrients
Put Almond pieces on breakfast cereal or in a salad
‘Activating‘ nuts by soaking them does not improve nutrient bioavailability
Packaging & Storage
The packaging is 100% recyclable
Meal Suggestions
Buy Organic wherever possible, especially avoid the conventional ‘dirty dozen’
Here are a few examples of ultra-nutritious food.
Steel-cut Oats (soaked overnight), sugarless Granola, Plain Greek-style Yoghurt (add Medjuica seeds and nuts) raw honey* blueberries (do not eat with the yoghurt), chopped apple, passion fruit, other fruits.
Raw vegetables cut into batons (cucumber, carrots, cauliflower, celery, spring onions) Hummus, Poached Eggs, Avocados, cottage cheese, cheddar, Gruyère. Vegetable Soups.
An array of fresh vegetables (rainbow colours) with garlic, sweet or purple potatoes. DID YOU KNOW: If you add extra virgin olive oil to a plate of vegetables that has some starch your uptake of the nutritious carotenoids is greatly enhanced because of the EVOO (carotenoids are the colour pigment in vegetables) This study was pioneered by Professor Mary Flynn from Browns University in the USA.
For added polyphenols, use spices & herbs.
Salads: Salad leaves, eggs, radishes, tinned or soaked legumes (beans), red onions, tomatoes, chicory, asparagus, grated carrots, red cabbage, peas. Consider adding: chopped orange, apple, figs, nuts, seeds, and olives.. Dressing: extra virgin olive oil with lemon juices or balsamic vinegar, Add Himalayan sea salt & black pepper which contain polyphenols (used glass not plastic containers). Wild sustainable oily fish (tinned is fine), brown rice or quinoa.
*If pregnant avoid raw honey and unpasteurised cheese
Disclaimer
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice or diagnosis. Please consult with your GP or healthcare advisor if in doubt or if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding.
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