Almonds may have another healthy side-effect

Nuts such as almonds are known for having healthy benefits like lowering cholesterol and containing vitamins and minerals. This study suggests that almonds may have another good effect on human digestion. The researchers simulated gastric conditions and found that almond products “significantly increased thepopulations of bifidobacteria and Eubacterium rectale” or beneficial bacteria that reside in the gut. Full story: Applied and Environmental Microbiology