Almond Snacking May Help Decrease Glucose and “Bad” Cholesterol Levels

The study results observed that almond consumption (56.7 g/2 oz.) ameliorated the decline in HDL “good” cholesterol and resulted in greater postprandial glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity than a cracker snack. In general, incorporating a morning snack in the dietary regimen of first-year college students reduced fasting blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
 
Dhillon, J., Thorwald, M., De, N. L. C., Vu, E., Asghar, S. A., Kuse, Q., … & Ortiz, R. M. (2018). Glucoregulatory and Cardiometabolic Profiles of Almond vs. Cracker Snacking for 8 Weeks in Young Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Nutrients, 10(8).