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Are Almond Nuts Good for Bodybuilding?

Published Aug,17 2011 | By Nicholas Doukas

If you're a bodybuilder looking for a quality nutrition source to help build lean muscle mass, look no further than almonds. Almonds contain many vital nutrients, including protein and healthy unsaturated fats.

Nicholas Doukas is an all-natural bodybuilder and nutritionist with an associate degree in life science and nutritional biochemistry. His background includes a strong concentration in anatomy, physiology, organic topics and biochemistry, microbiology, human nutrition, food production and food safety. Doukas specializes in healthy body composition via proper training and nutrition.