Teal Age Tip: More Talk About Almonds

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Teal Age Tip: More Talk About Almonds
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Wed, 06-22-2005 - 8:18am

Seek out a handful of almonds for a serving of a potential Parkinson's fighter.

A diet packed with vitamin E may help protect against Parkinson's disease, recent research concludes, and almonds are a good source. Parkinson's is a chronic neurological condition that hampers motor function. Other good food sources of antioxidant vitamin E include hazelnuts, wheat-germ oil, sweet potatoes, and peanut butter.

RealAge Benefit: Getting up to 400 IU of vitamin E per day can make your RealAge as much as 1 year younger.


More: The loss of dopamine-producing brain cells characterizes Parkinson's disease, a condition that results in motor dysfunction. Parkinson's usually affects men and women over the age of 50, although in rare cases the condition strikes people under the age of 40. Researchers aren't sure what causes Parkinson's, but it may be a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Several studies have documented an association between moderate-to-high consumption of vitamin E-rich foods and decreased incidence of Parkinson's disease. Researchers are not certain whether vitamin E supplements also reduce the risk of Parkinson's. Most experts agree it is best to get vitamins and nutrients from food. Supplements, however, can help boost nutrient intake if your diet falls short.

~IslandGirl



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Registered: 12-04-2003
Wed, 06-22-2005 - 11:50am

Thanks for the tip IG!!

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Registered: 04-19-2004
Wed, 06-22-2005 - 12:55pm
I love raw almonds (or whole almonds as they are sometimes called), they fill you right up and they stave off hunger for longer.
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Registered: 08-18-2003
Wed, 06-22-2005 - 2:09pm

Boy, is this good to know...since I keep a can of almonds on my desk for snacks.

~~ Steffy ~~
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Registered: 03-19-2003
Wed, 06-22-2005 - 6:03pm
I knew you'd be happy about that tip Steffy-- we all know about you and your nuts, lol!

~IslandGirl



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Registered: 08-18-2003
Fri, 06-24-2005 - 10:15am
Haha....that's priceless.
~~ Steffy ~~