Prebiotic potential of almonds

Friday, June 27, 2008 - 20:35 in Health & Medicine

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.

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