Not exact matches
Almonds are one
of the most nutritionally - dense nuts, as they offer the most overall nutrients
per ounce.
When it comes to lower carbs, macadamia nuts makes the better choice with 4 grams
of carbs
per ounce versus 6 grams in the same serving
of almonds.
Sunflower seeds,
almonds, hazelnuts are good sources
of vitamin E. 2 servings or fish
per week (8
ounces total) may reduce the risk
of mortality from coronary heart disease, according to studies.
Almonds and peanuts contain smaller amounts
of zinc — each offers 0.9 milligram
per ounce.
There's a list
of easily - digested vegetarian sources
of protein (p. 131): Broccoli — 5 grams
per cup Sunflower seeds — 5 grams
per ounce Pumpkin seeds — 9 grams
per ounce Almonds — 8 grams
per ounce Cheese — 8 grams
per ounce Chickpeas — 5 grams
per 1/2 cup Chia seeds — 5 grams
per 2 tablespoons Rice — 5 grams
per cup Hemp seeds — 8 grams
per 2 tablespoons
From the FDA's website: Scientific evidence suggests but does not prove that eating 1.5
ounces per day
of most nuts, such as
Almonds, as part
of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk
of heart disease.
An
ounce of hazelnuts, or approximately 1/4 cup
of chopped nuts, supplies 7 percent
of the daily value for iron, while
almonds and pistachios each provide about 6 percent
of the nutrient's daily value
per 1 -
ounce serving.
Another study found that 1.5
ounces (42 grams)
of almonds per day lowered LDL cholesterol by 5.3 mg / dL, while maintaining the «good» HDL cholesterol.
A clinical trial
of 60 male smokers found that 84 grams (about 3
ounces)
of almonds per day reduced oxidative stress biomarkers by 23 - 34 %, over a 4 week period (9).