Study: Almonds May Protect Against Heart Disease, Diabetes Risk.

New Research Shows Almonds Can Help Stabilize Blood Sugar Levels After a Meal While Promoting a Healthy Heart

MODESTO, Calif., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- In the midst of holiday feasting on starchy, sugary foods, new research provides valuable insight into the long-term as well as the immediate short-term health impact of almonds.

A study published today in the Journal of Nutrition found that eating almonds may play a role in avoiding blood sugar spikes after consuming a carbohydrate-rich meal of foods that raise blood sugar levels. Additionally, eating almonds helps prevent oxidative stress.

"We found that eating almonds can have a significant impact in blunting the gylcemic and insulin responses of the body when fed with a carbohydrate meal," said co-author Dr. Cyril Kendall from the University of Toronto.

"Almonds have already been found to reduce LDL cholesterol levels and contain a variety of important nutrients," he said. "This new research shows that incorporating almonds in the diet may…