Tuesday 10 May 2011

Weight-loss foods(Almonds)

Organic Hunza almonds (© Alice Edward/FoodPix/Getty Images)


Almonds prove that good things really do come in small packages. These bite-sized nuts pack a punch of protein that helps curb hunger between meals. Raw, unsalted almonds are a healthy snack on their own or make a delicious, crunchy garnish for main courses and salads. Compared to the fattier alternative, almond butter is more rich in vitamin E (why is vitamin E important?), iron and calcium.

(here’s how much)


almond | amount | 30 grams | Average nutrition facts
Average nutrition facts
Nutrition Facts Serv. Size 30 g Calories 178 Calories From Fat 131 ^*Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2000 calorie diet | Amount Per Serving | % DV^* Total Fat 16 g | 24% Sat. Fat 1 g | 6% Trans Fat 5 mg | Cholesterol 0 g | 0% Sodium 36 mg | 1% Calcium 8% | * | Iron 6% | Amount Per Serving | % DV^* Total Carb. 6 g | 2% Fiber 3 g | 13% Sugars 1 g | Protein 6 g | 12% | * | Vit. E 37% | * | Thiamin 2%

People who read this post also read:



0 comments:

Post a Comment

Twitter Delicious Facebook Digg Stumbleupon Favorites More