Are There Cons to Almonds?

Yes, while almonds offer many benefits, there are some cons to be aware of in regard to these nuts. Almonds do contain oxalates. Excessive oxalates in certain individuals will result in crystallization. What it means in your body is that you may develop kidney stones or gall stones.

Individuals with a history of kidney stones or gall stones should eat almonds with caution. But for that matter, no one should be going overboard with almonds. A snack should consist of 5-7 almonds, so I'm not talking about eating them by the handfuls. Remember, a little goes a long way.

More on Walnuts

I found an interesting fact about walnuts. They have been shown to decrease the likelihood of gall stones by 25% by just eating 1 ounce per week. This is a pretty easy thing to do if you use a few walnuts as an afternoon snack or your sprinkle a few walnuts on a baked apple (no sugar added) or pear. This make great desserts and give you some of the essential nutrients to help your body.

Melatonin which is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland, helps us sleep. As we age we produce less melatonin and sometime supplementation helps, but many times not. So here is something you can try that is not only good for you, but as an evening snack may actually help you sleep. That's a bonus!!