Are Eating Almonds the Key to Faster Workout Recovery?

Almonds are a nutrition powerhouse. Just 57 grams (about 2 handfuls of almonds) contains 12 grams of protein, 17 grams of monounsaturated fat, 6.6 grams of polyunsaturated fat, and 6.6 grams of fiber. This same serving size also provides a 96% daily value of vitamin E, 36% daily value of Magnesium, 1.4 grams of amino acid arginine, and 1.75 grams of branched-chain amino acids (leucine, isoleucine, valine). But can almonds also improve workout recovery? Let's take a look at the research.

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