Almond joy eggs
May support blood sugar managementA 2017 study in India on patients with type 2 diabetes found that including almonds as part of a balanced diet had multiple benefits on both blood sugar levels and cardiovascular risk factors. In addition to this, almonds are a great source of magnesium, almond joy eggs is known to be important for blood sugar control. More human trials are required but animal studies have shown that almond consumption may well boost memory.
A 2016 study found that consuming moderate amounts of almonds or almond butter not only improved diet quality in both adults and children, but also altered the composition of the gut microbiome, possibly, in part, due to their high fibre content. People with an allergy to tree nuts should avoid almonds. Allergy symptoms normally develop within minutes, and you should see your GP if you experience an adverse reaction. However, if this develops into a severe reaction, known as anaphylaxis, it is a medical emergency and immediate help should be sought.
Young children, some older people and those with a problem swallowing should avoid whole nuts due to the risk of choking. Visit the NHS website to read more about allergies. This article was last reviewed on 6 October 2021 by Kerry Torrens. Nicola Shubrook is a nutritional therapist and works with both private clients and the corporate sector. Over the past 15 years she has been a contributing author to a number of nutritional and cookery publications including BBC Good Food.
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