Almonds(Prunus amygdalus) is one of the most nutritious and most widely consumed super nut across the globe. Be it sweet or savory dishes almonds are consumed in many ways, by slicing, chopping or consuming whole, or in the form of almond powder, almond milk, almond butter, for garnishing, etc.
They are rich in vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber that contribute to its health benefits. Along with monounsaturated fat, it contains vitamin E which is an antioxidant that boosts immunity.
About 1 ounce of almonds which is equal to ¼ cup or 22 whole nuts make it to 1/8 of a person’s daily protein needs. Here are the potential health benefits of almonds.
Almonds improve skin health
Almonds are a good source of vitamin E which is an antioxidant. This help reduces inflammation, maintaining your skin health and prevent aging.
Can almonds help with weight loss?
According to the study consuming almonds around 50gm a day in your healthy diet are beneficial for weight maintenance. Eating almonds reduce cravings by making you feel full for hours and in turn prevents overeating.
Can almonds reduce the risk of heart disease?
Almonds are a good source of healthy fatty acids known as monounsaturated fatty acids. They combine with antioxidants flavonoids reduce the risk of heart disease.
Regular intake reduces plaque formation which clogs the arteries and prevents the blood flow. They make healthy artery walls and good for those who suffer from high blood pressure.
Does eating almonds prevent diabetes?
A study shows that the regular consumption of almonds lower levels of fasting glucose. The monounsaturated fatty acids maintain the blood sugar levels in the blood. Consuming almonds on a regular basis prevents insulin resistance.
Are almonds good for the brain?
Almonds are a good source of nutrients including L-carnitine which supports the healthy neurological activity. Regular consumption boost memory functions.
Does Almond oil Stimulate Hair Growth
Roasted almonds are a good source of biotin. Biotin deficiency cause thinning of hair, hair fall, rashes, and brittle nails, etc. Massage from almond oil is one of the effective remedies for hair growth. Adding almonds to diet or doing hair massage with almond oil may stimulate healthy hair growth.
Does Almonds improve digestive system health
A study shows that consuming almonds improved diet quality. Almonds contain probiotic compounds that improve the number of good bacteria which improve digestion, preventing nutritional deficiencies.
wow what a detailed post on benefits of almond. I never knew it before.
Wonder seed hai ??
I use sweet almond oil for under eye cream and it does help in getting rid of puffy eyes
Almonds are great sources of nutrients, also serve as a healthy option during hunger cravings. We have incorporated almonds into our normal diets.
I only knew almonds are good for brains and memory, I had no clue about its so many other benefits that make almonds a real super food. Thanks for sharing.
Almonds is something that my mom and her mom used to push me for eating it. Naturally they are so beneficial especially for eyes and brain. Didnt know they had so many other benefits as well.
I didn’t know that almonds help reduce cravings and are good to clean the arteries as well. I am gonna eat almonds daily now onwards.
Almond is my favourite. Its definitely a super food with lots of nutrients and impeccable taste.
Such a detailed post as usual. I didn’t know almond can prevent insulin resistance. I must share this to my friend suffering from diabetes.
Yeah. I knew the benefits and that is the reason I have it daily although I don’t like it much.
Almonds have many fantastic nutritional qualities. They are very good for our heart and keep it in sound state by maintaining healthy cholesterol levels. Great thoughts.
Wow! Have always eaten almonds since childhood and honestly didn’t know some of the benefits … Thanks for sharing this.
Almonds are really very healthy to eat. You noted down all the benefits very well.
I thought almonds are only useful for growing kids… But they have so many benefits! Cool!
Well everyone knows the benefits of Almond. It is one of nutritious super food for all age. I give water soaked almonds everyday to my family members.
Almonds are good for our health and body. We take soaked almonds every morning. This is detailed info.
We (my family) are merchants of dry fruits and trust me even we didn’t know that almonds have so many benefits. I am surely going use these to woo customers.
I only knew that Almonds are good for brain. Happy to learn more about its benefits.
Almonds are my favorites and i carry a handful of them with me when i travel. Had no idea that they had so many health benefits though!
Almonds are always good for health my mom always insisted me to have and now I do same for kids..I liked the benefit you shared
I didnt know almonds had so many benefits. No doubt I will be insisting more to my son for eating it.
So much of benefit of one almond I knew oly few points… But good for diabetes really great definitely I will be adding this in my diet… Thank you for this information…
We eats almonds daily. It surely has immense benefits for health and brain.
Almonds are a favourite at our home. Their health benefits make them a super food that’s great for all ages.
Yeah! Almonds and all the nuts and very good for our health. According to the season, we can take soaked almonds or plain.
Almonds are a part of our routine and we eat it at breakfast time. Shall try eating them on empty stomach and see how long they can keep me full.
Excellent and detailed tips for Almonds and their benefits. Was aware of some of the benefits but didn’t know that almonds have so much of health benefits. Presently we give every morning soaked almonds to our child. Thank you for sharing such a detailed benefits of almonds. Will share it with friends also.
We use almonds in our food as well for its health beenfitsn we have made powder of it to use.
Great benefits. I knew a few benefits but your post has increased my knowledge a lot.
Almond has so many health benefits. Almond is a super food. I am taking 5-6almonds everyday.