[1][2][3] Examples of whole foods include grains such as oatmeal and rice, fruits, vegetables, dried beans, nuts, seeds, unprocessed meats, and fish.
A Yale University research found that “a diet of minimally processed foods close to nature, predominantly plants, is decisively associated with health promotion and disease prevention”.
As a result, incorporating more whole foods into ones diet can help reduce intake of these additives, benefiting your cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and weight.
Studies have shown that when almonds are eaten whole, not all of their fat is absorbed because it remains trapped within the nuts' cells.
However, when the almonds are ground into flour or nut butters, the oil is released, making it easier for the body to absorb.