Almonds and your mood

Did you know that eating trans fats can make your mind foggy? Researchers found that even taking in small amounts of these fats that are contained in processed foods and many packed pastries can cause depression. In the same research findings showed that those who took in a diet that was high in olive oil, avocados and other sources of unsaturated fats were less likely to feel gloomy.  If you are looking for a replacement for that pastry grab a handful of almonds and do your mind a favor.

According to the website, MedicalNewsToday.com , in their article about almonds, they say that possible health benefits that
are associated with consuming almonds include lowering cholesterol, and reducing the risk of cancer and heart disease.

Almonds and cancer risk

Researchers at the Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis, conducted a study to determine the effect of almonds on colon cancer.5

According to the authors, the results suggested that “almond consumption may reduce colon cancer risk and does so via at least one almond lipid-associated component.”

Their research was published in Cancer Letters.

Almonds and heart disease risk

Almonds, along with nuts and seeds in general, are often associated with improved levels of blood lipids and being good for the heart.

One study, published in the journal Circulation, assessed almonds’ effect on coronary heart disease risk factors, and concluded that “almonds used as snacks in the diets of hyperlipidemic subjects significantly reduce coronary heart disease risk factors, probably in part because of the nonfat (protein and fiber) and monounsaturated fatty acid components of the nut.”

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