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Almonds
Almonds, in many ways, are like walnut’s little brother with a few tricks of their own. Like walnuts they are chock full of healthy fats with almonds tilting more towards monounsaturated fats which is a perfect balance to their bigger brother who boasts an impressive amount of polyunsaturated fat and Omega 3.
Chop it up, all day, every day. In order to realize the full power of Almonds they must be consumed whole with their skin. The skin contains many flavonoids that must be combined with the nutrients found in the heart of the nut in order to experience the real health benefits. Of course every almond that goes into a Nutropolis bar is freshly chopped with nothing discarded.
Riboflavin for cell health. Free radicals don't just come out of the 1960's. When your body’s cells use oxygen to create energy one of the byproducts that form are free radicals. Glutathione is one of the body's most important antioxidants and plays a vital role in neutralizing free radicals and preventing damage to parts of the cells. This antioxidant is continually being manufactured and reused throughout the day. In order for this process to occur an adequate supply of Riboflavin must be present. Almonds are a rich source of this B vitamin and help to ensure that your cells are running at full capacity.
Blood sugar control. Almonds are quite adept at controlling blood sugar when eaten with a meal. They do this by reducing the total glycemic load while simultaneously providing a host of antioxidants that help lessen oxidative stress caused by free radical formation.