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superfood Common Superfoods Superfood - Almonds Almonds Almonds provide many nutrients required for health and well being. Almonds are the best nut source of vitamin E, and a powerful plant source of protein. Almonds are an important source of protein, particularly for vegetarians. Protein counteracts the adverse effects of excess sodium on blood pressure and assists in controlling the working of muscles and nerves. As well as tasting great, Almonds are a concentrated food - they are a natural intact source of ‘good’ fats. Almonds boast a rich content of vitamin E, fibre and amino acid - three factors that lower harmful LDL cholesterol. Nutrition Summary Almonds have been enjoyed not only for their delicate, versatile flavour and great taste, but also their recognised healthful properties. Almonds are cholesterol-free and provide high quality, highly absorbable protein, monounsaturated fat and dietary fibre. They are also an important source of vitamin E in the form of alpha-tocopherol, and are rich in magnesium, calcium and potassium. They also contain manganese and phosphorus. Benefits In the past, Almonds had been considered to be too fatty to be a healthy snack, but research has shown that the nuts actually lower blood cholesterol levels. 90 percent of the fats in almonds are unsaturated, and the nuts are high in protein, fibre, calcium, magnesium, potassium, vitamin E, and other antioxidants. Almonds have greater levels of satiety, that is, satisfaction or fullness from food. This may be due to the high fibre content of the almonds, and this greater satiety leads to an overall satisfaction of hunger that can help people to maintain a healthy weight. This product contains almonds in a nutritionally significant quantity:
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