MAJOR HEALTH BENEFITS OF ALMONDS

                     

                       Health Benefits of Almonds

 the almonds are the seeds of  Prunus dulcis otherwise known as the almond tree.

these trees are native to middle east Indian subcontinent and Africa but nowadays the USA is the largest producer of almonds.

Massive Amount of Nutrients

almonds have a very impressive nutrition profile. every ounce of almonds contains

• fibre 28 grams
• fat 14grams (poly and monounsaturated fatty acids )
• proteins 6 grams
• vitamin E 37 % of RDA
• Manganese 32% of RDA
• Magnesium 20% of RDA

besides these almonds also contain a decent amount of copper phosphorous and riboflavin aka Vit B12.

Loaded With Antioxidants

antioxidants are the molecules which protect cells from oxidation damage hence slows down their ageing.

A clinical trial of 60 male smokers found that 84 grams (about 3 ounces) of almonds per day reduced oxidative stress biomarkers by 23-34%, over a 4 week period.

Assist With Blood Sugar Control

low in carbs high in fat hence ideal for diabetic patients.
besides they pack a lot of magnesium which is involved in a large number of metabolic functions including blood sugar control.
one interesting thing to note is that it magnesium also reduces insulin resistance in non-diabetic people hence if you are planning to lose weight eating almonds is a good idea.

For Blood Pressure Levels

magnesium is also beneficial for controlling blood pressure.
high blood pressure is the leading cause of heart strokes, kidney failure, strokes etc 

A deficiency in magnesium is strongly linked to blood pressure problems, regardless of whether you are overweight or not.


Lower Cholesterol Levels

Low-density lipoproteins or LDL are well-known risk factors for blockage in the circulatory system and the causative agent of angina pectoris.

A 16-week study in 65 pre-diabetic subjects found that a diet with 20% of calories from almonds lowered LDL cholesterol levels by an average of 12.4 mg/dL   

Incredibly Effective For Weight Loss

Nuts contain several nutrients that are hard for the body to break down and digest.

About 10-15% of the calories in nuts aren't absorbed, and there is some evidence that eating nuts can boost metabolism slightly .

written by Ramiz Arshad