Daily Health Tips

Daily Health Tips update for February 2:

You may love the versatile almond for its delicate flavor or because it complements almost any dish, but we love it for its ability to support cardiovascular health. Almonds are a natural source of monounsaturated fats (the same fats that have made olive oil famously healthy). A University of California–Davis study found that those who consumed almonds and almond oil had lower total cholesterol, lower LDL cholesterol, lower triglycerides and higher HDL levels than those that didn’t. Almonds also deliver vitamin E, an antioxidant that is known to support heart health.

Almonds Nutrient Profile
Per Serving (1/3 cup)

• Calories: 271
• Total Fat: 23 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Polyunsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Monounsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Fiber: 6 g

Source: Prevention Magazine/USDA