WHY ALMOND FIT

Why Almond Fit

What's in a pack of Amond Fit

A pack of Almond Fit consists of 1-ounce of Almonds (about 23 Almonds) with dried coconut and cranberries.

A pack of Almond Fit consists of 1-ounce of Almonds (about 23 Almonds) with dried cherries and cranberries.

Just remember 1-2-3. 1-ounce or about 23 almonds is the ideal daily portion recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Health Benefits of Almonds

• They reduce heart attack risk. Those who consume nuts five times a week have about a 50 percent reduction in risk of heart attack according to the Loma Linda School of Public Health.
• They lower “bad” cholesterol. Almonds added to the diet have a favorable effect on blood cholesterol levels, according to a clinical study by Dr. Gene Spiller, Director of the Health Research and Studies Center, Inc.
• They protects artery walls from damage. It was found that the flavonoids in almond skins work in synergy with the vitamin E, thus reducing the risk of heart disease (Research at Tufts University).
• Almonds help build strong bones and teeth. The phosphorus in almonds helps make this possible.
• They provide healthy fats and aid in weight loss: Although nuts are high in fat, frequent nut eaters are thinner on average than those who almost never consume nuts. (Data from the Nurses’ Health Study)
• Almonds lower the rise in blood sugar and insulin after meals.
• They help provide good brain function. Almonds contain riboflavin and L-carnitine, nutrients that boost brain activity and may also reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
• They nourish the nervous system. According to Ayurveda, almonds help increase high intellectual level and longevity.
• They alkalize the body. Almonds are the only nut and one of the few proteins that are alkaline forming. When your body is not alkaline enough, you risk osteoporosis, poor immune function, low energy and weight gain.

One Almond Fit A Day

A handful of almonds provide almost 25% of daily needs for magnesium, and more bone-strengthening calcium as an equal amount of dairy milk.

Almonds are high in many antioxidants, such as vitamin E and selenium.

Studies show that almonds may play an important role in preventing colon cancer due to their high fiber content. Almonds also help to lower negative forms of cholesterol in the blood stream.

Almonds are high in monounsaturated fats (the good kind) and are great sources of protein, minerals and other life-enhancing nutrients.