Antioxidant-rich almonds may help in blood sugar control

Almonds may improve the control of blood sugar levels and eliminate ‘sugar spikes’ after eating.

The study, published in the current issue of the Journal of Nutrition, looked at the effects of five meals, eaten on five different occasions, on the blood glucose, insulin and antioxidant levels of 15 healthy volunteers (eight women).

Serum protein thiol concentrations were measured to gauge the level of oxidative protein damage – increased levels associated with less damage. Jenkins and his co-workers report that, following the almond meal, thiol concentrations increased, while decreases were observed following the control bread, rice, and potato meals.

Bonnie - while a small study, it reaffirms the idea that balance at meals is ideal.