At 162 calories per ounce almonds are something to be eaten sparingly, but their fat content could be helpful in weight control and the prevention of Type 2 diabetes. That was the conclusion reached by researchers who published the results of their study in the journal Nutrition and Metabolism, January 2011.
Fourteen volunteers with impaired ability to handle sugar were included in the study. Each was given the same breakfast with whole almonds, almond butter, almond flour, almond oil or no almond product. Those who ate whole almonds felt the fullest and had the most even concentration of blood sugar throughout the day. Almond butter and almond oil decreased blood sugar levels and the volunteers who consumed almond oil showed even levels of blood sugar throughout the day. It was therefore concluded the inclusion of almonds with breakfast would likely help to control overeating and blood sugar levels.
An ounce of almonds (23 nuts) provides:
3 grams of dietary fiber or 14 per cent of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of fiberplus 6 grams of protein7 per cent of the RDA of calcium, and6 per cent of the RDA for ironThey are also a good source of vitamins E and B2 (riboflavin). With a glycemic index (GI) of 0, almonds actually help to lower the GI of any meal in which they are included.
Recipes which include almonds: Slivered almonds make a nice breakfast with oatmeal and cinnamon. Or try a recipe English chef Jamie Oliver created for the Almond Board of California. His recipe for roasted almonds also includes olive oil, coriander and chili peppers.
Allrecipes.com recommends barley salad with apricots, almonds, yogurt, honey, onion, parsley, canola oil, lemon, cinnamon, turmeric and nutmeg. Also from allrecipes.com is a recipe for beet salad with almonds, which also includes olive oil, chives, lemon juice and feta cheese.
When buying almonds buy the kind that have their skins still on them, since that is where most of the fiber is located. If you buy them with their shells still on them you can use the shells for composting.
Grow your own: Almond trees provide beauty to landscaping with their light pink blossoms in the spring. They are related to peaches and the nut resembles a peach seed inside the fruit. Plant almond trees in sunny locations, with plenty of fertilizer or compost in the hole. Planting two or more trees near each other is a good idea for cross- fertilization. Prop up a sapling with a strong stick to keep it from blowing over the first year. Pruning away dead branches and keeping the tree from getting too bushy will help it to grow and allow the wind to blow harmlessly through it.
Harvest your almonds in the summer when the fruits dry and split open, making the seeds easily accessible.
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