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Stop heartburn before it starts!

29 Tuesday Jun 2021

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Here’s a quick trick for relieving heartburn just as effectively as over-the-counter meds: Eat 4 almonds at the end of every meal and snack! That’s according to the latest from Stanford University scientists. The reason? Because almonds contain healthy plant fats, which help speed up digestion, and quickly neutralize stomach acid. Almonds also reduce pressure on the stomach valve, so acid is less likely to splash up into the esophagus. 

Again, eat 4 almonds as your “dessert” after every meal and snack, and your heartburn may be history. 

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These foods can protect your hearing:

02 Tuesday Jun 2020

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Sweet potatoes: Their beta-carotene content, which most orange-fleshed foods have, is linked to a lower risk of hearing loss.

Also: Spinach. It’s a great source of iron, which can reduce the risk of hearing loss.

Finally: Almonds. The magnesium they contain counteracts the hearing loss caused by loud noises.

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Lower your cholesterol… naturally!

13 Wednesday Feb 2019

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If you’re looking to lower your cholesterol, you need some healthy fat… specifically the plant-based fat oleic acid. You’ll find it in olive oil, avocado, almonds and pecans. And according to Loma Linda University, it lowers bad cholesterol as quickly and effectively as prescription medications. You need about one-third of a cup of almonds and pecans daily. And two new studies show that eating an avocado a day is as effective as taking prescription statins for high cholesterol.

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If you’ve been feeling stressed and anxious…

08 Thursday Nov 2018

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…you may need a dose of tyrosine. That’s an amino acid that helps increase the brain’s production of dopamine – the neurotransmitter associated with producing a feeling of calm. And eating just a quarter cup of tyrosine-rich foods can soothe your nerves in as little as 30 minutes – and last at least 2 hours. Foods loaded with tyrosine include edamame, pumpkin seeds and almonds.

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Stop feeling tired in the middle of your day!

06 Monday Aug 2018

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If you always feel exhausted in the middle of the day, you might need a boost of boron. That’s a mineral that gets our brain fired up, so we produce more energizing brainwaves. To get your fix of boron, here’s what the researchers at the U.S. Drug Administration recommend: Make one of your daily snacks an apple, a‑half cup of raisins or almonds, or two dried apricots. Within a week, you’ll be getting enough boron to eliminate that midday slump.

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The secret to good hair is: Nuts!

13 Tuesday Jun 2017

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Almonds contain the B vitamin, biotin. And just a handful of almonds a day strengthens hair and prevents breakage.

Next: Cashews have an amino acid that triggers production of the protein keratin – which forms the inner layer of hair. And the thicker the layer of keratin, the healthier your hair will be.

And walnuts are a good source of copper, which improves hair’s elasticity.

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Which is more nutritious: Almonds or almond milk?

26 Thursday Jan 2017

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Whole nuts are better. Almond milk is mostly water – with just enough almond meat to add flavor. Plus, a handful of almonds has 8 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber – while a whole cup of almond milk only has 1 gram of protein and 1 gram of fiber.

To live longer: Eat nuts.

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A recent study from Harvard found people who ate nuts daily were up to 20% less likely to die of cancer, heart disease and respiratory disorders. Researchers say it’s down to the fiber, Omega-3 fatty acids, and plant sterols in nuts. So,unless you’re allergic, eat a handful of unsalted walnuts, almonds, or peanuts every day.

Reduce your risk of stroke by 26%:

22 Wednesday Jun 2016

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Eat more protein. According to a large study – which looked at a quarter of a million people – increasing the amount of protein you eat by 20 grams daily – the amount in one egg plus a half-cup of almonds – is all you need to reduce your risk. Just get your protein from a source that’s not RED meat – because that can increase your risk. The researchers say protein lowers blood pressure, which is why it helps prevent strokes.

Which is worse: Going to bed full, or hungry?

21 Thursday Apr 2016

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NYU sleep specialist, Dr. Rebecca Scott says going to bed full is worse. That’s because it can cause acid reflux, which can wake you up, or cause restless sleep. But going to bed with a growling stomach isn’t ideal either. Low blood sugar could also cause you to wake up in the middle of the night. So if you’re hungry before bed, eat a very small snack, like almonds or yogurt. The protein will digest slowly, so your stomach won’t rumble – but it won’t be too heavy or fatty and keep you awake.

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