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An Almond, Or 5, A Day

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I went to the doctor last year to find out that my bad cholesterol was too high. He suggested a handful of almonds a day to bring my cholesterol down.

Accustomed to taking a multi-vitamin each morning, I added 5 almonds to my morning routine. Last month, my cholesterol reflected perfect numbers

- Submitted by MANDI415 7/21/2010 in Staying Healthy | 2 Comments

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- Submitted by SUNSHINE6442 7/21/2010 | 0 Comments | View Secret

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Eating breakfast everyday helps me stay on track..I know that no matter what happens later in the day. I started the day out right.345

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- Submitted by GLORIAGARCIA69 7/21/2010 | 2 Comments | View Secret

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I use almond milk in my coffee instead of creamer, it saves me 100-150 calories/day and I don't miss a thing.

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Unsweetened Almond milk has 35 calories a cup, compared to milk which has 100 calories per cup or creamer which is 560 calories per cup.

- Submitted by ALMEEKER 7/21/2010 | 1 Comments | View Secret

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