Almond consumption improves gut, cardiovascular health
A new study found that eating the nut can help adults with a certain disease.
Courtesy of Almond Board of California
New research from Oregon State University found that daily almond consumption improved markers of both gut and cardiovascular health in adults with Metabolic Syndrome. Metabolic Syndrome includes a cluster of conditions (i.e., obesity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, etc.) that can significantly increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
According to Innova Market Insights, digestive and gut health-related claims are the top driver for functional food and beverage purchases. This growing consumer awareness for feeding the microbiome is fueling new product innovation with almonds. With over 14 different forms and science-backed benefits to gut health, almonds are an ideal ingredient for product innovation that meets consumer demand, says the Almond Board of California. To aim to inform and inspire gut healthy product development, the organization created a new industry resource, detailing consumer behaviors and inspiring ways to leverage almonds in creating gut-friendly products such as:
- Flavor enhancement with roasted or blanched almonds
- Visual appeal with slivered almonds, almond flour, or skin on almonds
- Richer mouthfeel with almond butter and almond oil
- Intriguing textures with roasted almonds, defatted almond flour, or standard almond flour
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