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Almonds
Almonds are a wonderful Whole Food and
science has recently discovered the benefits of eating them in their
whole form. Recent research reveals that the flavonoids in almond skin
work synergistically the vitamin E found in almonds. This synergistic
combination creates more than 200% the antioxidant power of the almonds
and almond skins when separated.
"We have identified a unique
combination of flavonoids in almonds," said Jeffrey Blumberg, Ph.D.,
senior scientist and director of the Antioxidants Research Laboratory
at Tufts University. "Further blood tests demonstrated that eating
almonds with their skins significantly increases both flavonoids and
vitamin E in the body. This could have significant health implications,
especially as people age."
Blumberg's team tested the effects of
almond skin's flavonoids alone and then in combination with the vitamin
E found in almonds. The tests were done on blood samples containing LDL
cholesterol. While almond skin flavonoids alone enhanced LDL's
resistance to oxidation by 18%, when the almond's vitamin E was added,
LDL's resistance to oxidation was extended by 52.5%! "The synergy
between the flavonoids and vitamin E in almonds demonstrates how the
nutrients in whole foods such as almonds can impact health," says Dr.
Blumberg.
Once again, the scientists and researchers have found
that the nutrients in whole foods have more to offer when consumed in
thier original, whole form.
You can find almonds in many of your
favorite Wholefood Farmacy foods such as Phi Plus, Cranberry Phi, Coco
Cherry Phi as well as all seven of our Wholefood Beverages that we call
Farinas!
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