Almonds Can Help Reduce Inflammation and Cholesterol

Two recently published studies [in 2005] suggest that a healthy diet that includes almonds can reduce two of the primary risk factors for heart disease: high cholesterol and elevated C-reactive protein (a marker for internal inflammation).

Not only that, but both studies (published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition [in June 2005] and the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition [in February 2005], respectively) show that a diet rich in almonds can accomplish this as well as or better than first-generation statin drugs.

In addition to having heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, almonds are the most nutritionally dense nut. They are an excellent source of vitamin E, magnesium, potassium, calcium, iron, protein, and fiber.

[Source: Western Farm Press, Jun 15, 2005]
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