A Heart of Almonds A new study from the University of Toronto suggests that eating a healthy diet with almonds, reduces inflammation by about the same level as taking a first-generation statin drug. The study, published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that heart disease risk correlates not only with cholesterol levels, but also with inflammation of blood vessels. Inflammation increases risk of developing atherosclerosis (clogged arteries). Following a diet that includes almonds effectively lowers C-reactive protein levels, a key marker of inflammation. In this study, 34 individuals followed a dietary plan which included a daily consumption of almonds, having their C-reactive protein levels lowered 24% from the baseline, which is similar to the reduction achieved by taking a first-generation statin drug (16%), without the side effects. A one- ounce serving of almonds, about a handful, is also an excellent source of vitamin E, magnesium, protein and fiber.
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