Prebiotic Potential Of Almonds

Almonds, as well as being high in vitamin E and other minerals, are also thought to have other health benefits, such as reducing cholesterol. Recently published work by the Institute of Food Research has identified potential prebiotic properties of almonds that could help improve our digestive health by increasing levels of beneficial gut bacteria. Our digestive system maintains large population of bacteria that live in the colon.

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Filed under: Cholesterol on June 30th, 2008