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Almonds

Almonds are high in monounsaturated fats, the same type of health-promoting fats as are found in olive oil, which have been associated with reduced risk of heart disease. Five large human epidemiological studies, including the Nurses Health Study, the Iowa Health Study, the Adventist Health Study and the Physicians Health Study, all found that nut consumption is linked to a lower risk for heart disease. Almonds are an excellent source of minerals and nutrients with an wide array of healthy benefits that are just starting to be understood.

Health Benefits
  • Reduces cardiovascular risk.  A diet containing almonds, other nuts, and plant sterols (also in nuts) lowered LDL cholestorol levels in only 2 weeks in clinical studies.

  • Good source of antioxidant vitamin E
    Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant which helps explain why they are cardio-protective and help prevent heart disease.  Almonds are one of the richest sources of vitamin E. 

  • Good source of magnesium and Potassium
    Magnesium and potassium both promote cardiovascular health. They both play crucial roles in regulating the bodies processes and help protect against high blood pressure and atherosclerosis.

  • May protect against diabetes
    Eating almonds has been shown to reduce blood sugar when eaten with meals. 

  • Healthy fats may lower risk of weight gain. 

The following SuperTreats™ products are made with almonds:

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