Early on in my reading about healthy foods, Almonds where high on the list.  I was new to finding health through nutrition at that time, and from my reading, Almonds were among the super-foods.  I loved eating them already, so it was great to hear this news.  I love them roasted or raw, but heating can destroy some of the valuable vitamins and nutrients in the Almond, so my preference is raw.  Below you will find some more information about Almonds.  Pay particular attention to the information about the importance of the SKIN on the almond.

Almonds are a wonderful Whole Food and science has recently discovered the benefits of eating them in their whole form. Recent research reveals that the flavonoids in almond skin work in synergy with the vitamin E found in almonds. This synergistic combination creates more than 200% the antioxidant power of the almonds and almond skins when separated. "We have identified a unique combination of flavonoids in almonds," said Jeffrey Blumberg, Ph.D., senior scientist and director of the Antioxidants Research Laboratory at Tufts University. "Further blood tests demonstrated that eating almonds with their skins significantly increases both flavonoids and vitamin E in the body. This could have significant health implications, especially as people age."

Blumberg's team tested the effects of almond skin's flavonoids alone and then in combination with the vitamin E found in almonds. The tests were done on blood samples containing LDL cholesterol. While almond skin flavonoids alone enhanced LDL's resistance to oxidation by 18%, when the almond’s vitamin E was added, LDL's resistance to oxidation was extended by 52.5%!

"The synergy between the flavonoids and vitamin E in almonds demonstrates how the nutrients in whole foods such as almonds can impact health," says Dr. Blumberg.

The information in this article is provided by Wholefood Farmacy, you will find Almonds in their Phi Plus, Cranberry Phi, Coco Cherry Phi as well as all seven Farinas.  Unusual names for the foods have you curious?  Visit and join the NEW wholesale buyer's program with with NEW lower prices.