ALMONDS BENEFITS

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• Almonds are the most popular nuts. Almonds are famous for their versatility and health benefits. 
• Almonds are good for heart health, diabetes, and weight management. 
• Almonds are rich in plant-based protein, fiber, and monounsaturated fats, vitamin E, and magnesium help to make them a heart-healthy snack.

Nutrition facts

• Almonds
• Serving size: 28 g
• Calories: 164
• Total fat ————————14.2 g
• Carbohydrate —————6.11 g
• Fibers—————————3.54 g
• Sugars————————–1.23 g
• Calcium————————76.3 mg
• Iron—————————–1.05 mg
• Magnesium——————-76.5 g
• Potassium———————208mg
• Vitamin – E——————-7.27 
• Riboflavin———————0.323mg 

BENEFITS

Almonds Reduce Cholesterol:

• Consuming almonds increase the levels of Vitamin E in red blood cells and also reduces the risks of having cholesterol. 
• By boosting the levels of vitamin E in your bloodstream antioxidants are formed that prevents cells from clogging developing cholesterol.  
• Thus consuming a handful of almonds daily can generate more vitamin E into your bloodstream and save you from the risk of developing cholesterol.

Almonds are good for the Heart:

• When almonds are consumed along with some other nuts, it is said that it is good for your heart.
• Well, almonds are rich in antioxidants and helped to reduce blood pressure and improved the flow of blood to various parts of the body. 

Almonds Regulate Blood Sugar:

• Almonds regulate blood sugar levels and stabilize them because almonds rich in magnesium, and magnesium intake may reduce a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Almonds have High Vitamin E:

• Almonds contain higher levels of Vitamin E which is an antioxidant, protects cells from getting toxic. 
• With higher amounts of vitamin E being pumped into your bloodstream, this reduces your risks of developing Alzheimer’s disease cancer, and heart disease. 

Almonds Reduces Weight:

• Almonds have higher contents of protein and fiber and lower levels of carbohydrates that control appetite and fulfill the stomach for a long time and help in reducing weight. 
• Almonds reduce the number of calories on a daily basis. 

Almonds are good for the Eyes:

• While carrots are said to be very good for your eyes, almonds have a high source of vitamin E that protects your eyes and prevents abnormal changes in the lens. 
• Thus, consuming almonds will protect the eyes. Do not consume almonds in excess this can lead to weight gain.

Almonds have a Rich Source of Antioxidants:

• Almonds have a rich source of antioxidants and protect against stress. 
• Stress leads to molecule damage results in inflammation, cancer, and aging. 
• The antioxidants present in almonds keeps skin healthy. 
• Consuming 84 grams of almonds per day can increase the levels of antioxidants in your body that will protect the person from aging and various other diseases.

Almond Nourishes Skin:

• Almonds contain flavonoids that also present in green tea and broccoli. 
• This component nourishes the skin and has anti-aging properties for your skin.

Almonds Prevent Cancer:

• Almonds contain certain amounts of fiber that help in detoxifying the body. 
• Consuming almonds helps food to move through the digestive system easily. 
• Almonds contain high-fiber content and reduce the risk of developing colon cancer. 
• Almonds are also rich in vitamin E and flavonoids that regulate breast cancer.

Almonds Improve Your Brain Power:

• L- carnitine, and riboflavin present in the almonds that help in the growth of brain cells. 
• One major chemical that helps the brain in cognitive function. 
• Consuming almonds every morning can help to boost your brainpower.

Almonds are best for Treating Anemia:

• Anemia usually occurs when the red blood cells carry very less oxygen to the brain. 
• Thus, almonds contain iron, copper, and vitamins that producing more hemoglobin in the bloodstream and prevent anemia.

Almonds are good for Your Nerves:

• Almonds contain magnesium that is good for the nervous system, developing a healthy metabolic rate, and also helps in better bone tissue. 

Almonds Treat Acne and Blackheads:

• Almonds help to prevent and fight acne, blackheads, and whiteheads through the fatty acids found in it. 
• These fatty acids help to control the oil that clogged in the skin pores. Thus the almond oil help in reducing skin rashes.

Almonds Treat Stretch Marks:

• Almond oil treating stretch marks by nourishing the skin and preventing skin tear. 
• Heat the almond oil and apply it to the stretch marks and leave for an hour help to reduce stretch marks. 
• Apply twice a day for better results.

Almonds Prevent Grey Hair:

• Almond oil is very essential for treating hair problems like hair fall to preventing hair from turning grey, curing dandruff, and other types of hair problems. 
• Almond oil gives a silky and shiny texture of hairs.

Almonds Help in Hair Growth:

• Lack of magnesium in the body leads to loss of hair. 
• Almonds contain high amounts of magnesium help in fast hair growth and develop a strong stand. 

Almonds are Natural Anesthetics:

• Almond oil has a toxic compound called glycoside amygdalin that makes nerves insensitive and may feel numb once this is applied. 
• Bitter almond oil has an aesthetic effect.

Almonds Increase Mental Alertness:

• Almonds and milk combination are rich in potassium. 
• This is one of the main minerals that boost the number of electrolytes in your body, thus providing more energy. 
• When there is a boost in electrolytes, memory flow also increases and this can happen by consuming almond milk. 
• In general almond milk makes memory sharper.

Almonds Prevent Birth Defects:

• Almonds contain folic acids that protect the mother from any birth defects. 
• Folic acid plays important role in the development of healthy cell growth and also helps in the life cycle of a growing fetus. 
• Pregnant women who add almonds to their diet can protect their baby from developing any sort of birth defects.