by Becky | Jan 4, 2018 | 2015, Cardiovascular Health, Nuts and Seeds
Written by James C. Morton Jr, Staff Writer. Twelve weeks of supplementation with Pakistani and American almonds significantly decreased the uric acid serum levels of coronary artery disease patients compared to the control group. (more…)
by Becky | May 2, 2016 | Blood Pressure, Nuts and Seeds
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Snacking on almonds reduced diastolic blood pressure by 12%. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 15, 2016 | 2015, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Nuts and Seeds, Obesity
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 48 healthy adults with elevated LDL who consumed 1.5 ounces of almonds per day improved their “heart-healthy” blood profiles and decreased their abdominal fat. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 13, 2016 | 2003, Alternative Therapies, Nuts and Seeds, Weight Control
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. After 24 weeks, those on the almond diet (a low carbohydrate diet that included 84 grams of almonds) had significant decreases in blood lipid values, blood pressure, and body fat compared to those on a complex carbohydrate diet.
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by nhri | Nov 19, 2013 | 2013, Diabetes, Nuts and Seeds, Pancreatic Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Daily snacking on 36 almonds (250 calories) for 4 weeks suppressed hunger levels and did not affect body weight in individuals at risk of developing type two diabetes. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 4, 2011 | 2010, Immune Health, Nuts and Seeds
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research demonstrates that natural almond skins exhibit anti-viral protection and suggests they stimulate a response which contributes to an anti-viral immune defense. (more…)