Decrease the Oxidation of LDL Cholesterol

Almonds not only lower bad cholesterol in the blood, but they also diminish its oxidation, which delays the progression of heart disease. St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto, Canada, conducted a study to assess the dose-response of almonds on coronary heart disease risk factors. The research included 27 men and women who were hyperlipidemic (had high levels of cholesterol).

They were given three types of supplements to nibble on. One snacked just on almonds, another on almonds and muffins, and the final alone on muffins. After one month, the almond snacking group had significantly lower levels of harmful cholesterol as well as oxidized cholesterol. It was around 14 percent. This study showed unequivocally that eating almonds lowered the risk factors connected with coronary heart disease.