Almonds

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•Last Updated: August 28, 2025

Almonds are a popular tree nut that contain a variety of nutrients, including protein, fiber, vitamin E, magnesium, manganese, and monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.

Last Updated:August 28, 2025

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A handful of almonds a day nudges cholesterol the right way

In this meta-analysis of 36 randomized controlled trials in 2,485 men and women, eating almonds improved several blood lipid parameters, though only to a small degree.

Eating almonds may improve some oxidative stress biomarkers

Does almond milk affect blood sugar differently from cow’s milk in people with type 2 diabetes?

Eating almonds can improve blood lipids in people with metabolic syndrome

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