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| Tips: |
| Choose unblanched rather than blanched (skinless) almonds; they are higher in nutrients. Store almonds in the refrigerator if you plan to use them within a few weeks; for long-term storage, use the freezer. |
| F.Y.I. |
| Almonds contain two kinds of acidoxalic and phytic acidswhich make it difficult to retain minerals in your body. Eating a food rich in vitamin C along with almonds will help you absorb the maximum nutrients. |
| Apples |
| Lower blood cholesterol levels |
| Treat constipation and diarrhea |
| Help control diabetes |
| Strengthen immune system |
| May lower risk of heart disease |
| May help prevent cancer |
| We all know apples are supposed to be good for your health, yet it was only recently that researchers discovered their benefits. |
| The Pectin Connection |
| The answer lies in apples' storehouse of fiber and potent phytonutrients. |
| One medium unpeeled apple provides 3.5 grams of fiber, more than 10 percent of the daily fiber intake recommended by experts (without the peel it provides 2.7 grams). The insoluble fiber in apples works like bran fiber, attaching to cholesterol in the digestive tract and helping to sweep it out of the body, thus reducing the risk of clogged arteries, heart attack, and stroke. |
| But that's not all. Apples also contain a form of soluble fiber called pectin, which may help reduce the amount of natural cholesterol produced in the liver. Not only does pectin target |
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