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WHAT'S A NEGATIVE CALORIE FOOD? Stories about "negative-calorie" foods abound. For those of you not well versed in fairy tales, negative calorie foods are those that supposedly take more calories to digest than they provide. Believers often cite foods like celery, grapefruit, and tomatoes as...

Almonds are an especially good source of healthy fats and are loaded with fiber and protein, but since they are also loaded with calories, this nutrient-dense food is often taken off the table by anyone trying to lean out. However, almonds have long puzzled experts because their calories don’t...

With a nutrient profile that's hard to beat, if this tasty superfood doesn't have it's place in your diet yet, here's 12 ways to incorporate it. Almonds are the seed of a species of tree that is native to the Middle East and South Asia. One cup of these delicious nuts contains approximately 24g...

About Almonds: Raw or Rocket Fuel? Take Your Pick Posted on:Sunday, November 29th 2015 Written By: Jane G. Goldberg, Ph.D. Almonds labeled "raw" in the United States are harboring a scary secret. Here's how you can avoid it. Are almonds safe to eat? (And the question is relevant for the now...

Warm Nectarines With Almonds and Vanilla Ice Cream Total Time: 8 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 6 nectarines 2 tablespoons sugar substitute 2 tablespoons fat-free butter Juice of 1 lemon 1/2 cup roasted sliced almonds Fat-free vanilla ice cream...

SAMPLE 5000 CALORIE DIET 6:00 am Breakfast: 56 grams Protein powder 3 cups Milk, low fat (1%) 2 cups Cereal, cold 2 cups Blueberries 6 tbsp Almonds, slivered 77g P – 99g C – 18g F – Calories: 866 9:00 am Snack: 1/2 cup Cottage cheese, light/low fat...