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(Health-NewsWire.Net, June 29, 2015 ) Chattanooga, TN -- Yvonne Hitchcock, a director of Santulana, states that "living a balanced lifestyle is essential for everyone who is seeking good health and happiness. Exercise plays an important role in achieving this balance and should incorporate cardio, as well as stretching on an exercise ball or Swiss ball. Relaxation away from a work environment is also vital for peace of mind. The next component is diet. It is essential to consider each food that is eaten and look at its benefits. Almonds are one of nature's wonder foods."
Almonds have been cultivated for millennia. The Romans used to refer to almonds as the "Greek Nut", as they thought it was the ancient Greeks who first cultivated them. The almond is technically not a nut, but it is seed of the fruit of the almond tree – rather like a cherry stone or a peach pip.
Almonds contain high levels of vitamin E and mono unsaturated fats, which make them an ideal food for lowering cholesterol and preventing heart disease. Their naturally high fibre content helps the body to maintain a healthy digestive system.
Almonds are full of minerals, such as magnesium and potassium which help support the circulatory system and thus aid the prevention of heart disease. Their manganese and copper content help fight free radical cell damage which is one of the main causes of cancer.
Many people around the world are intolerant to dairy and almonds make a convenient substitute. Almond milk and almond butter can either be made at home or bought from good health shops or supermarkets. Adding almonds to prepared dishes immediately lowers the GI levels, which makes them the ideal food for those with diabetes.
The FDA recommends a minimum serving 1oz per day and the British Journal of Nutrition recommends a serving of 2oz per day.
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