Who knew that a little snack of almonds could be the golden ticket to preventing heart disease, lowering bad cholesterol, and actually conquering your craving? Researchers have determined that we should no longer fear the fat content in almonds (seriously, I personally don...
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Almonds wrong information
Kaley
Thursday, April 03, 2008 at 12:02 PMYou listed that Almonds provide omega-3 fatty acids when, in fact, they do not have any omega-3 fatty acids. Walnuts are actually the only nut that contain a signifcant amount of omega-3s.....2.6 grams per one ounce serving!
re: Almonds wrong information
Allison
Thursday, April 03, 2008 at 12:14 PMThanks for the comment, Kaley. Almonds carry trace amounts of omega-3, but are a better source for omega-9 fatty acids (which help lower cholesterol levels and reduce atherosclerosis). The information has been corrected in the post. Thanks for your input! -
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Sue
Thursday, April 03, 2008 at 08:18 PMHi Alli - This sounds like a really good way to get a wuick pick m up in the afternoon - instead of my 3 pm pot of coffee!
For more information on heart healthy diets and exercise, see our Lifestyle section.
All the best, sue
Does anyone else have a great heart healthy snack they would like to post? If so, we'd love to have them here.
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