CONCLUSION: Eating several ounces of almonds a day can improve a number of problems associated with metabolic syndrome. They even reduced diabetic medication needs.

Almonds decreased body weight, decreased fat and improved health in a number of ways. The weight loss was beyond that of the weight loss using drugs. This study was from a few years ago.

To get the best results: either eat raw or organic almonds, a minimum of several to a few dozen or more.

Early in 2008 the USDA required all store-sold raw almonds to be pasteurized.

This is a life and death matter, and in more ways than you could imagine.

A live almond could be plopped into the ground and sprout, growing into a tree. A pasteurized almond is dead. Along with the death of the almond comes the death of many of the benefits, including taste.

Raw almonds are a rich source of calcium, folic acid, magnesium, vitamin E, protein, fiber and antioxidants. These are believed to be significantly reduced by the the pasteurization process.

Toxic Almonds?

Here is the ulterior factoid you need to know.

Pasteurized almonds can now be labeled as “raw.”

The pasteurization process (not required to be disclosed) can include alarmingly, fumigation using propylene oxide or polypropylene oxide (PPO)— a probable carcinogen among the many nasty things it does to humans according to according to the EPA.

Steam is the approved method used on organically grown almonds.

So, although seven almonds can improve your health, they can possibly result in other problems.

There are two ways to protect our selves and loved ones.

Become educated consumers and boost our glutathione levels and help our bodies detoxify any toxins we take in.

Good health to you.