Almonds contains unsaturated fatty acids and other nutrients. Almonds are so healthy that they lower the low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels also know as bad cholesterol, which causes plaque build up in the blood vessels. Thanks to this Almonds are linked to lowering inflammation that is linked to heart disease. It also reduces the risk of blood clots and improves the lining of arteries. Almonds also contain Fiber and Vitamin E.
Here are two ways to include Almonds in your diet:
Cinnamon Roasted Almonds
Ingredients
- 2 egg whites
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 5 cups whole almonds
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Directions
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat egg whites and vanilla extract in a large bowl; add almonds and toss to coat. Stir brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, and salt into almonds until blended. Spread almond mixture into prepared baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, until coating is dry, about 75 minutes.
Wilted Spinach and Almond Salad
Ingredients
- 8 cups chopped fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 red onion, very thinly sliced
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1/2 cup sliced toasted almonds
- ground black pepper to taste
Directions
- Place spinach in a large serving bowl.
- Heat canola oil, sesame oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and salt in a skillet; bring to a boil. Pour hot dressing over spinach. Toss immediately to coat all the leaves with hot dressing. wilting the spinach.
- Cook and stir onion in the same skillet; coat onion with any remaining dressing in the skillet.
- Divide wilted spinach among 4 plates; sprinkle each with hard-boiled egg, onion, and toasted almonds. Season with black pepper.
