Live Superfoods Almond Butter, Raw Unpasteurized Organic, 16 oz

Live Superfoods Raw Organic Unpasteurized Almond Butter Rich and oh so delicious! This almond butter has been stoneground to a very, very smooth texture. Stonegrinding the almonds yields a slightly more 'liquidy' consistency.• No added salt, preservatives or oils• USDA-certified organic• Raw (almonds dried at temperatures under 118 degrees F)• Vegan As with any natural nut butter, oil separation occurs. Upon opening, stir well to incorporate oil (this is an excellent time to add a bit of Himalayan pink salt if you prefer a salted nut butter), then refrigerate after opening. Product of Italy, using unpastueurized almonds. 16 fl oz in glass container.   Almond's Health Benefits Almonds are a rich source of Vitamin E, containing 8mg per 32g (a serving size of 2 tablespoons). They are also rich in monounsaturated fat, one of the two "good" fats responsible for lowering LDL cholesterol. Claimed health benefits of almonds include improved complexion, improved movement of food through the colon (feces) and the prevention of cancer. Recent research associates the inclusion of almonds in the diet with elevating the blood levels of high density lipoproteins and of lowering the levels of low density lipoproteins. A controlled trial showed that 73g of almonds in the daily diet reduced LDL cholesterol by as much as 9.4%, reduced the LDL:HDL ratio by 12.0%, and increased HDL-cholesterol (i.e., the good cholesterol) by 4.6%. In Ayurveda, an ancient system of health care that is native to the Indian subcontinent, almond is considered a nutritive for brain and nervous system. It is said to induce high intellectual level and longevity. Almond oil is called Roghan Badam in both Ayurveda and Unani Tibb (the Greco-Persian System of