One handful a day may help you maintain healthy cholesterol levels...good news for everyone as cardiovascular disease holds its spot as the leading cause of death in the U.S.
They are cholesterol-free, gluten free, and low in saturated fat (the fat which clogs arteries), making them a delicious, easy to transport component for meals and snacks. Carry in zip-lock bags, toss on your salad , cereal, or in yogurt, fill your candy dish, throw in your pocket....or even put in a food-processor with some honey to make AWESOME almond butter.
Good news about good fat: U.S. Dietary Guidelines recommend the majority of your fat intake be un-saturated. One serving (23 of them) has 13g of heart healthy unsaturated fat and only 1g of saturated. Almonds also help with promotion of satiety as they have 6 grams of protein per serving. :)
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