HEALTH BENEFITS OF THE ALMOND
Posted in Blog | 0 comments
How can such a little Almond Nut be so Notable? Well, read on!
ALMONDIZE ALHEIMER’S: One may avoid the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by consuming almonds. But just like any other food, even almonds have their cons… they contain oxalates and excessive oxalates can cause crystallization. So people having kidney or gallbladder problems should avoid eating almonds.
BETTER BRAIN: Almond is a source of many nutrients which help in development of the brain. Almond induces high intellectual level and has been considered as an essential food item for growing children. Many mothers give almonds soaked in water to their children daily in the morning (2-3 pieces).
BOON TO BLOOD PRESSURE: Potassium present in almond helps to regulate blood pressure. Almonds are very low in sodium, which also helps in containing blood pressure.
CIRCUMVENT CANCER: Almond improves the movement of food through the colon, thereby preventing colon cancer.
CORRECT CONSTIPATION: Almonds are rich in fibre. Like most other fibre-rich food, almonds also help in preventing constipation. Make sure you drink a goodly amount of water after eating almonds.
CRUNCH UP CHOLESTEROL: Regular consumption of almonds helps to increase the level of high density lipoproteins (HDL) and reduce the level of low density lipoproteins (LDL), thereby effectively controlling cholesterol levels. LDL cholesterol is called bad cholesterol.
DIABETES DEFENSE: Almonds also help in reducing the rise in sugar and insulin levels after meals. This offers protection from diabetes.
ENHANCED ENERGY: The presence of manganese, copper, and Riboflavin helps in energy production.
HAPPY HEART: Mono-saturated fat, protein and potassium contained in almonds are good for the heart. Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant and reduces the risk of heart diseases. The presence of magnesium in almonds helps to avoid heart attacks. Almonds help reduce C-reactive protein which causes artery-damaging inflammation. Almond is also a source of folic acid. They therefore help to reduce the level of homocystein, which causes fatty plaque build-up in arteries.
PLEASANT FOR PREGNANCY: Almond contains folic acid. Folic acid helps to reduce the incidence of birth defects in newborn babies.
SENSATIONAL SKIN: The benefits of almond for skin care are well-known and hence, a massage with almond oil is often recommended for new born babies. Almond milk is also added in some soaps, as almonds help in improving the complexion of the skin.
WEIGHT LOSS WONDERS: Unsweetened almond milk helps one to reduce weight. The mono-saturated fat contained in almonds satisfies appetite and prevents over-eating. Studies have revealed that an almond-rich, low calorie diet is good for obese people, to assist in shedding their weight.
