Don’t you want to know what eating almonds each day can do?

Introduction:

            Almonds are a great snack to consume every day. It is full of fibre, protein and vitamins. Taking them on a daily basis can eliminate the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart problems and cancer.

            Although it has a good amount of fat, it is healthy monounsaturated fat which is good for health. Almonds contain more calories so it is advised to take minimum quantity. You might find it incredible knowing what almonds can do to your health. One almond has 6 g of protein, 9g of monounsaturated fat and 3.5g of fibre. It also has a considerable amount of manganese, magnesium and Vitamin E. It also has a significant amount of calcium, copper, iron, zinc, phosphorous and riboflavin.

 

Cholesterol Levels:

            Almonds play important role in reducing bad LDL cholesterol and increase good HDL cholesterol. High cholesterol can lead to many health complications like stroke, heart attack and peripheral artery disorders.

            Substituting almonds with unhealthy junk snacks like chips and sweets can help in reducing bad cholesterol by up to 10%. Vitamin E in the nuts and flavonoids in the peel of the nuts together can prevent the development of artery related plague.

Hair health:

            Almonds give us all the nutrients to improve the condition of the hair. Almonds contain magnesium and zinc which stimulates the growth of hair. Vitamin E contains antioxidant properties which strengthen hair and reduce oxidative damage. Vitamin B in almonds helps in thickening the hair strands and gives a natural shine.

            Almond oil helps in preventing dandruff and softens and nourishes the hair. Almond oil is used for both skin and hair since ancient Egypt. The ancient Egyptians considered almonds as a luxury product in those days.

Heard Disease:

            There are several components in almonds which make them good for the heart. One is the monounsaturated fat helps in reducing cholesterol. Besides, the fibre, omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin E and plant sterols benefit heart health.

            The I-arginine in almonds is found to make the artery walls flexible and prevent the developments of blood clots which blocks blood flow and lead to cardiac arrest. So, make sure you add a couple of almonds to your diet to gain these benefits.

Wrinkles:

            All of us wish to stay young and delay ageing. Manganese and Vitamin E in almonds prevents pre ageing. Magnesium helps in stimulating the production of collagen.

            Collagen is the connective tissue responsible for smooth and tight skin texture. Vitamins protect the skin from harmful UV radiation from the sun thus reducing the occurrence of wrinkles and dark spots. Not only that it also restricts inflammation in the skin and redness.

Digestion:

            The shells of almonds have a good amount of prebiotics. It supports the growth and production of good bacteria in the guts. The bacteria in th gut is responsible for metabolizing nutrients for food and medication. It also protects from intestinal infections. It helps in the production of Vitamin D which produces blood-clotting proteins.

            Prebiotics supports and feeds the bacteria in the gut. Recent studies also establish that regular intake of prebiotic foods can improve the immune system and reduce the risk of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and heart disease.

Weight Loss:

            Though almonds contain rich amount of fat and calories, they are known to reduce weight. Taking almonds between meals can give you the state of satiety and makes you feel full. People taking almonds daily tend to take fewer carbohydrates over the course of time.

            A study shows that people taking almonds diet have reduced weight and BMI (body mass index) by an average of 18% compared to 11% of people who dieted without almonds. Theist waist fat also reduced around 14% in the almond dieted group and 9% in non-almond dieters.

Cognitive Activity:

            Studies show that taking a high amount of Vitamin E can help in limiting the cognitive decline, boost daily alertness keeping you active throughout the day, preserve memory. The magnesium in almonds rejuvenates the nerves in the brain.

            Proteins in almonds help in repairing brain cells thus improving the brain functioning. Maintaining good brain health helps to ward off disorders like Alzheimer’s and taking almonds can be one step closer to that.

Eyes:

            We know that carrots are an excellent choice for eye health. Almonds have a high amount of Vitamin E which safeguards the eyes and prevents any abnormal change in the lens. Taking almonds regularly can protect your eyes. Also, make sure you take the required amount or taking more can lead to weight gain so take them in moderation.

 

Anaemia:

            Anaemia is the condition where there are no enough RBCs to carry oxygen to the brain. Almonds contain copper, iron and vitamins which help in stimulating the production of haemoglobin thereby preventing anaemia.

 

Acne and Blackheads:

            Almonds are best known to fight acne, whiteheads and blackheads with the fatty acids in them. The monounsaturated fatty acids in almonds help in controlling the oil production which clogs the skin pores. Almond oil can reduce skin rashes also.

 

Stretch Marks:

            Almond oil helps in preventing skin tear and nourishes the skin. Apply the heated almond oil it to the stretch marks and leave for an hour. Repeat this twice daily to see results.

 

Birth defects:

            Almonds contain folic acid which safeguards the mother from any form of birth defects. Folic acid is responsible for the development of healthy cellular growth. It also helps in the life cycle of the growing foetus. Pregnant women taking almonds can also protect the baby from any birth defects.

 

Conclusion:

            Once can take up to 4 almonds a day not necessarily to limit when you crave for it.

The recommended daily limit is around 23 nuts. This quantity can give around 160 calories and 14 g of fat. Not just whole almond but also almond flour and almond milk comes into consideration.

            Finally, taking at least 4 almonds a day is simple. Whether you want to improve the quality of your skin and hair or want to lose weight or prevent the risk of several ailments you can choose almonds in your diet. You can add them to your fries or in salads or eat just the nuts.