I feel like I keep talking about almonds lately…but there’s a good reason for it. They’re so good for you and they’re one of the easiest foods to keep at your desk, in your car, or anytime you need something filling and fast.
A study published in the Applied and Environmental Microbiology journal found that almonds may give your immune system a boost and also improve digestion. But how? Almonds increase the amount of good bacteria in your digestive tract. Women’s Health Magazine recommends eating one large handful a day to reap these benefits. (Ref: Nov 2008, p. 28)
To keep your portion in check, count out about 25 almonds before you leave the house for the day and take them in a small tupperware container or bag. For me, I spend long hours sitting at a desk during the week, so I keep a big jar at work. I count them out in a pile next to me so I can grab a few at a time when I want something to munch on.
If you were already trying to add a handful of walnuts into your diet, maybe try mixing the two up for your daily dose. About 10-15 of each on a daily basis.
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Nuts in general are a great snack..almonds and pistachios actually. Nice article.
I love almonds they are a great snack. I like to eat them with raisins sometimes.
I’ve gone through a few handfuls of almonds today, I love almonds. But today I probably should have opted for walnuts instead to get my Omega-3. I wasn’t able to get a decent dinner tonight – no steak or fish – just some garlic pasta
This is a good news for all almonds lovers like me =)..I’ll surely eat more almonds because now i know that almonds are good for my health. Will be keeping a jar of almonds at the office too =)..
A suggestion – make sure you are eating raw, natural almonds. No oil, no over-heating or roasting which kills the goodness of the nut. Also, if you soak your almonds overnight first they will be easier to digest. This is called sprouting. Nuts contain enzyme inhibitors so if you do not soak them first you will not be able to utilize the enzymes in the nut. They are also much harder for you to digest. http://www.gesundheit.ca
Making a milkshake with raw almonds, frozen banana, frozen strawberries, 1 tablespoon of flax seed and your choice of milk is delicious and healthy for breakfast or a snack. My toddler drinks it up!