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Almonds?

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Hi Im on Celebrity Slim, and it says i can have raw, unsalted almonds.
I bought some from the shop which are the sunbeam brand, saying all natural on the packet and they have no salt. Are these ok?
What exactly do they mean by natural?

Please help
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Almonds are a good source of nutrition but they are very high in calories. If you can fit the calories into a well planned daily menu then they will be great
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Natural just means unprocessed. As soon as the nuts are roasted or salted or processed in anyway, they are less nutritious than in their original state. The oils in any nuts are extremely benefitial for wellbeing. :-)
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If i was to list my diet for today...for my Celeb Slim could anyone please help me with it. I just want to know if its ok and im not eating too much or too little etc?
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almonds are good for you; salt? Not so much. if you need help with your diet plan let me know!
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Almonds reduce your bad cholesterol (ldl) while raising your hdl. Up to 2 ounces per day will not cause weight gain and increases your sense of fullness. Almonds contain special fiber that blocks your absorbtion of the fat in the almond. Almonds are high in antioxidants, magnesium, and protein.

Roasted nuts lack high levels of antioxidants but are still proven to reduce LDL.

Quality of calories should always be considered when counting total calories. Your most nutritious meals and snacks should be given higher priority. Almonds are very high quality, nutritious food. If it is difficult to include almonds in your diet without exceeding your total calories, look for low-quality food (high carb processed food) to eliminate. Almonds make an excellent replacement for 'nutrition' energy bars that are often high in either sugar, carbs, or fat(or all three).
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