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Over 9 Studies Showcase Almonds Benefits for Heart Health

Friday, September 27, 2013 17:45
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By Elizabeth Renter

Have you ever noticed that an almond looks a lot like a peach pit or seed?  It’s because they are closely related. The almond tree actually produces a fruit  and the pit of that fruit is, you guessed it, the almond. But, unlike peach  pits, almonds are prized for their mild flavor, versatility in cooking and  baking, and wonderful health benefits. Perhaps the most widely researched benefit of almonds is  their ability to help reduce the risk of heart disease. In fact, there are at least 9 studies showcasing  these heart-healthy benefits.

Nuts, like almonds, are a good source of monounsaturated (heart-healthy)  fats. It’s believed these play a major role in their ability  to protect the heart. One study from the Harvard Nurses’ Health Study  indicates that women who eat at least five ounces of nuts each week see their  risk of heart disease plummet by 35%.

Another study, this one from Harvard’s School of Public Health, found in  4,000 people that eating nuts at least twice a week could reduce your risk of  having a second heart attack by 25%.

There are several mechanisms within the almond that could work to protect  your heart; the fats are only part of the equation. In addition, they are loaded  with antioxidants, which are known to protect cells from oxidative stress.  Almonds are also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which can prevent  dangerous heart rhythms and heart attacks.

Being high in fiber, almonds can assist in

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