Nuts, Almonds
Almonds have reached "superfood" status. And for good reason. Not only do they rank a perfect zero on the glycemic index, but a one ounce serving provides 19% of the RDA for magnesium and 24% of the RDA for vitamin E.
With 6 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber and only 1 gram of sugar per serving, almonds are a perfect food for weight loss and blood sugar control.
But that's not all. Almonds are heart healthy too, thanks to monounsaturated fat and beta-sitosterol, both of which that help to lower LDL levels.
Glycemic Index=0
Glycemic Load=0
Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=4,454
The Benefits
- Special diets: Gluten-Free Diet, Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet, Grain-Free Diet, High Protein Diet, Low Acid Diet, Low FODMAP Diet, Low Starch Diet, Paleo Diet (Light), Paleo Diet (Strict), Pescetarian Diet, Primal Diet, Vegetarian Diet, Whole Food
- Excellent Source of: VitaminE, Manganese
- Good Source of: Fiber, Magnesium, Protein, Copper, Riboflavin, Phosphorous
- Preferences: No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Molds, No Citrus, No Pseudograins, No Coconut, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains, Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Sugars
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Selecting and Storing
Buy almonds in sealed packages when possible. If you choose to buy them in bulk, smell the almonds to be sure that they're fresh and sweet--beware of any musty or rancid odor. Because almonds have a high fat content they are susceptible to spoilage. Store in a tightly covered jar or a zip-seal plastic bag.
