Almonds are a great snack because they’re savory and crunchy. According to a study published in the Journal of Nutrition, snacking on almonds regularly may also be good for your HDL (high-density lipoprotein), or good cholesterol, levels.
Researchers found that eating almonds regularly can help boost good cholesterol while also improving the way it removes cholesterol from your body.
In the study, the researchers compared the levels and function of HDL cholesterol in volunteers who ate almonds every day and in people who consumed a muffin instead. They reported that while the volunteers were on the almond diet, their HDL levels and functionality improved. Read more…
