Almonds

Antioxidant. Blood sugar regulation. Cardiovascular health. Almonds have a low glycemic load, which is a fancy way of saying they help prevent blood sugar spikes, which can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes - see the metabolism boosting article for more information of good carbs.. This, in combination with their abundant antioxidants, may also reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Half of the antioxidants in almonds are located in the almond skin.