Eating 42.5 grams of almonds each day may help reduce healthcare costs associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) among US consumers, according to recent research by Tufts University. The study was funded by the Almond Board of California. The objective of this study was to estimate the cost-effectiveness of almond consumption in preventing coronary heart disease through changes in LDL cholesterol levels in the U.S. population. The researchers developed a model to assess the relationship between eating 42.5g of almonds per day versus no almond intake. Based on these analyses, researchers concluded that consuming 42.5g of almonds per day is a cost-effective strategy for preventing CVD.
Regional Head (Dietetics), Max Healthcare Delhi, Ritika Samaddar, Nutrition and Wellness Consultant Sheela Krishnaswamy and Pilates Expert and Diet & Nutrition Consultant Madhuri Ruia welcomed the result of the study and suggested daily consumption of almond as a cost-effective method to prevent CVD.
