One ounce of raw almonds contains about 78 milligrams of magnesium.
Regular monitoring of your blood glucose levels is important in managing your diabetes. When deciding what to eat at a meal, knowing your current blood sugar level can help you to make good choices; like eating lower carb foods when your blood sugar is too high.
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Raw almonds are a great snack for anyone. They contain monounsaturated fat, the good kind, a few carbohydrates, protein and fiber. Not only are they delicious but they have a lot of healthy properties, such as lowering cholesterol, improved complexion, and cancer prevention.
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The Glycemic Load is an even better method of determining a food's effects on the body as it also considers the portion size of the food eaten along with its Glycemic Index value.
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The Glycemic Index uses pure glucose as its control food and rates all other carbohydrates in relation to it. The control food or standard is given a rating of “100” and all other foods are tested as to how they affect a person’s blood sugar, insulin and lipid levels compared to the standard.
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