Purdue University research concluded that eating high-calorie nuts in moderation will not cause weight gain. Nuts have fiber that help your body avoid absorbing some fat. Self Magazine advises eating a quarter cup of nuts twice a week to keep your weight down. (Ref: Self Magazine, July 2008, p. 86)
On this same topic, ChefMD® offers some truly valuable tips in his new book, ChefMD’s Big Book of Culinary Medicine. In a section about “body ready” foods, Dr. John La Puma suggests eating a handful of almonds twenty minutes before you know you’re going to eat something fatty (like at a fast food drive-through). He says that “within minutes, the antioxidants in the almonds begin to block the artery-stiffening and inflammatory effect of the saturated and trans fats in the fast food” (La Puma, p. xiii). I was really excited to read that about a food I love so much.
I’m only a few chapters into ChefMD’s book, but I’ve noticed that it’s absolutely packed full of knowledge and is really inspiring.
I like to keep almonds everywhere…at my desk at work…at home…and in my purse. My favorite brand right now is Blue Diamond‘s oven roasted, no salt variety. They are soooo good!
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Thanks for the post. Eating nuts reduces your risk of developing blood clots that can cause a fatal heart attack. Nuts also improve the health of the lining of your arteries.
Good article. I usually eat a few almonds and other nuts on a daily basis. I’ve always known that these are very beneficial for your health.