Blue Diamond Habanero BBQ Almonds

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Update: will not be buying again because I ate the entire container at 2 sittings....basically all this morning. 800 calories of almonds

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Honey Dijon
Carolina Barbeque
Blazin' Buffalo Wing
Jalapeño Smokehouse®
Wasabi & Soy Sauce
Habañero BBQ
Lime 'n Chili
Salt 'n Vinegar

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i love almonds but they are so bad for you.

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It may be contrary to our thinking that a handful of almonds that gets about 125 of its 160 calories from fat could be good for controlling weight. But research suggests almonds may help you lose weight. The reason could be as simple as the fact that your body needs fat to function properly, which is why low-fat diets can lead to cravings for high-fat foods and result in high-calorie binges. Also, because fat satiates hunger, low-fat diets often leave you feeling hungry so that you may actually consume more calories, which your body stores as fat.

Researchers believe that almonds provide the right balance of protein, fat and fiber to make you feel full and satisfied, reducing your desire to eat more. In a Purdue University study, participants who ate a daily 344-calorie serving of almonds did not gain weight. Apparently, they naturally compensated for the almond calories by reducing their intake of other foods throughout the day.

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There’s a great deal more research being done on the fascinating connection between almonds and weight management, but it seems fair to say that if you replace the amount of saturated fats you eat with the monounsaturated fat found in almonds, you won’t gain weight and the change may help you lose it.

You can read more about the connection between almonds and weight management, including specific study citations, in the Nutrition Benefits section at www.AlmondsAreIn.com.

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Almonds are a hot topic of research lately, largely because the studies done to date show such intriguing results — possible protection against heart disease (America’s number-one killer) and support for weight management covered in other areas of this site. In addition, studies are also being conducted on almonds’ positive effects on glycemic control (blood sugar) to help people control diabetes type 2. There are a number of other studies underway across the country to determine if this nutrient dense food has additional health benefits.

Evidence of almonds’ benefits in helping to prevent heart disease has been growing over the past several years, due to a number of scientific studies showing a connection between eating almonds and other nuts and a lowered risk of heart disease. In 2003, the FDA approved a qualified health claim that states “Scientific evidence suggests but does not prove that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts, such as almonds, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease.”

Among the scientific evidence that supports that claim are more than a dozen studies that show a diet low in saturated fat that includes one ounce of almonds (23 nuts, about the size of a handful) lowers total and (harmful) LDL cholesterol. Researchers found one handful of almonds lowers LDL cholesterol by 4.4 percent.

Almonds are an excellent source of vitamin E, magnesium, and manganese; they are a good source fiber, copper, phosphorous and riboflavin. When compared ounce for ounce, almonds are the nut highest in protein (6g), fiber, calcium (75mg), vitamin E, riboflavin and niacin (1mg). Talk about good things coming in a small package.
Vitamin E

Your body’s metabolism creates something called “free radicals,” which are unstable molecules that can damage cells, lead to disease, and contribute to aging. The particles that corral these free radicals and stop them from harming cells are called antioxidants and they either made by your body or supplied from the foods you eat.

Of the antioxidants your body cannot make, vitamin E is one of the most important because it breaks the destructive chain free radicals start, protecting your cells from harm. But getting enough vitamin E can be tricky in today’s fast-food world, which is one reason adding almonds to your diet are a smart idea. The two top whole food sources of naturally occurring vitamin E are almonds and sunflower seeds, and the natural vitamin E found in almonds is twice as potent as the synthetic vitamin E found in most supplements. A handful of almonds supplies about half the recommended daily requirement of vitamin E, which is an important reason to grab your healthy handful every day.

Find out more about the connection between almonds, vitamin E and your health at www.AlmondsAreIn.com.

Protein

Protein is part of the cells, tissue and organs of your body. Because each of those break down and must be rebuilt daily, we need to consume the protein needed to do that, along with carbohydrates and fat—the other meganutrients your body requires. The amount of protein contained in a single handful of almonds is nearly as much as you get from a hard-boiled egg and almonds are the only protein source that’s also an excellent source of vitamin E.

One small almond delivers a whollop of nutrients, from the largest macronutrients (fat, protein, carbohydrates) to the smallest phytochemicals thought to help prevent cancer and other diseases. The following chart, taken from the USDA Nutrient Laboratory Database and found at www.AlmondsAreIn.com gives a complete breakdown of almonds compared to other tree nuts:

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fatty




It'll happen; it's halloween!

Those things are delicious but I eat almonds to curb my hunger...

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