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Almonds May Help Control Calories, Study Shows

December 1, 2022
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As rates of overweight and obesity continue to rise throughout the developed world, a new study published in the European Journal of Nutrition has found that a handful of almonds may be one of the more effective snacks for making a dent in weight loss. Researchers from the University of South Australia observed a group…

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Almond Butter Energy Balls

October 5, 2022
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Last year, I posted this recipe for fruit-sweetened energy bites. Since then, I’ve received a number of requests for a variation that uses almond butter instead of peanuts. After a bit of experimenting, I came up with this alternative version below. It uses almond butter (either roasted or sprouted) for a seriously tasty snack. I enjoy…

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How to Get Enough Calcium—Without Dairy

September 17, 2022
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Calcium could, in all fairness, be called the king of minerals. It’s the most abundant mineral found in the human body, and it plays a critical role in the formation and maintenance of bones and teeth, as well as muscle contraction, blood clotting, and nerve signaling. The vast majority of the body’s calcium—98 percent according…

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