Almonds are the nuts! As well as being crunchy and flavorsome, they are known for their exceptionally high nutrient content. They contain an abundance of vitamin E, magnesium, potassium, calcium and iron. Also the fat in almonds is mono unsaturated fat. Eat just a small handful a day to provide you with energy.

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If you're a bodybuilder looking for a quality nutrition source to help build lean muscle mass, look no further than almonds. Almonds contain many vital nutrients, including protein and healthy unsaturated fats. Since protein is the main component for increasing your lean body mass, almonds will definitely fit the bill as a solid choice for your training table.

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Almonds Per 100g
Energy (Calories) 2541kJ (614kcal)
Protein 21.1g
Carbohydrate 6.9g
Sugars 4.2g
Fats -
Saturates 4.4g
Fibre 7.4g
Sodium trace
Salt equivalent trace
Vitamin B2 -
Vitamin B12 -
Calcium -
Phosphorus -

In addition to the aforementioned macronutrients and vitamin E, almonds also contain many other vitamins and minerals. These include vitamins like thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B-6 and folate. As for minerals, almonds have potassium, iron, calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, zinc and copper. They also provide a variety of phytochemicals that are invaluable to your health. Because of the nutrient content, almonds are a potent force for combating conditions that lead to heart disease. Since any smart bodybuilder knows you can't train optimally with poor overall health, it's obvious that almonds are an appropriate fit if you are looking to build the best body you can.


Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/51...#ixzz1yX8opubm