Posted on 10/20/2022 8:41:32 PM PDT by ConservativeMind
A team of researchers investigated the impact of whole and ground almonds on the composition of gut microbes.
The gut microbiome consists of thousands of micro-organisms living in the gut. These play a vital role in digesting nutrients and can have a positive or negative influence on our health, including our digestive and immune systems.
Researchers recruited 87 healthy adults who were already eating less than the recommended amount of dietary fiber and who snacked on typical unhealthy snacks (e.g. chocolate, crisps). Participants were split into three groups: one group changed their snacks for 56 g of whole almonds a day, another for 56 g of ground almonds a day, and the control group ate energy-matched muffins as a control. The trial lasted four weeks.
"Part of the way in which the gut microbiota impact human health is through the production of short-chain fatty acids, such as butyrate. These molecules act as a fuel source for cells in the colon, they regulate absorption of other nutrients in the gut, and help balance the immune system," says Professor Kevin Whelan.
Researchers found that butyrate was significantly higher among almond eaters compared to those who consumed the muffin. Butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid that is the main source of fuel for the cells lining the colon. When these cells function effectively, it provides an ideal condition for gut microbes to flourish, for the gut wall to be strong and not leaky or inflamed and for nutrients to be absorbed.
No significant difference was observed in gut transit time—the time it takes for food to move all the way through the gut—however whole-almond eaters had an additional 1.5 bowel movements per week compared to the other groups. These findings suggest eating almonds could also benefit those with constipation.
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Only chocolate covered ones are worthwhile.
Did they recommend the vaccine and boosters? You get you nutrition advice from here. Good luck.
“87 healthy adults who were already eating less than the recommended amount of dietary fiber and who snacked on typical unhealthy snacks (e.g. chocolate, crisps).”
Of note: It’s the fiber.
Eat your oatmeal and/or Raisin Bran.
My God. Another government funded stupid nutrition health study. Enough of these stupid poss already!!!!!
So I can’t have the almonds tucked inside a Hershey With Almonds Bar? A health update recently said chocolate once a day was good for you.
Dark chocolate, I admit....
Everyday Health.com website:
A bite of dark chocolate a day could not only be good for your heart, but may also improve brain function, alleviate stress, and lower the risk of diabetes. Jan 31, 2022
I’ve been told by 2 neurologists that almond are good for brain health
Loosened a tooth on a hard one recently, so that’s the end of them for me
They tend to be so HARD that it makes them not enjoyable.
I have tried to like them...but I do not in spite of the fact that I really like NUTS, almonds...I can’t like them.
Maybe almond butter would be good?
I will say the ones in the shell are fresher and not as hard. And think of the calories burned by shelling them yourself!
You, sir or madam, are an optimist.
I like it.
Depends on how you eat them. Ground-up should be fine for everyone. Also depends on what your digestive system is experiencing in general.
I'll have some marzipan.
Love them. Ate tons of them in the past but had to stop as they are one of the top kidney stone causing foods.
It must be raw almonds. I knew a guy who ate 15 daily, based on the Old Testament.
Is there anything that will stop the use of the vulgar term “gut health?”
Ummm, you do understand that you have to crack and shell them first, before eating?
Regards,
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