Trivia Wednesday: Almonds

*contains laetrile (anti-cancer) 
*increase good cholesterol
*reduce heart diseases
*reduce bad cholesterol - almond skin risk in polyphenol antioxidants help prevents harmful oxidation of LDL cholesterol 
*good source of protein
*very alkalizing 
*rich in vitamin E
*lasting energy  
*reduce hunger - helps weight loss, and helps boost metabolism slightly
*can assist with blood sugar control (since 25-38% of type 2 diabetic are deficient in magnesium 
*magnesium also helps lower blood pressure 
*full of many minerals: copper, manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus 
*rich in monounsaturated fat 
*great source of nutrients:  antioxidants, fats, fiber, Riboflavin (B2)







sources:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/327777679124022244/.  
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/9-proven-benefits-of-almonds. 
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3935060/ 
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18607145 
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15930439 
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18296372