IntroductionAlmond is a very popular nut which is always been famous for its nutritional content.
Almond is also known as Prunus Dulcis.
Almonds can be eaten fresh or roasted.
We eat almonds as snacks or use them in our meals.
Almost all the bake food, from cakes to cookies has almonds in their recipes.
Almonds are about 50% fat and also contains 575 kcal per 100 grams.
Almonds are considered as more beneficial than other nuts because almonds contain 3.7 grams of mono saturated fatty acids and saturated fat for every 100 grams.
Almonds contain micro nutrients like protein, healthy fats and dietary fibre Almonds also contains Minerals like magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, iron calcium, etc.
Vitamins like Vitamin b6, vitamin A, Thiamine, Niacin and Vitamin E are also present in almonds.
Benefits Of Almonds
1). Reduce risk of CHD
Many researches consistently found relation between the consumption of nuts and lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
Researches shown that consumption of Almonds can result in 37% reduction in risk of CHD and average 8.3 % reduction in CHD death.
2). Lose weight
Nuts are high in calories, but scientist never found relation between consuming nuts and weight gain.
What they found was just opposite.
Consumption of Almonds can help in reduce weight because of its fibre and Protein content available in it.
3). Improve Eyesight
We all know Almonds contain Vitamin E and this result in improving eyesight.
No wonder why almond oil are used in cosmetics for skin care.
4). Hair Growth
As mentioned above Almonds contain vitamins like Vitamin b6, Thiamine, Niacin, VitaminA and VitaminE.
These vitamins promote hair growth and also make your hair long and strong.
Bottom Line
Vitamins, Minerals and Macronutrient that's what we can get from almonds.
It provide you protein and healthy fats which are two essential components for our body.
Eating foods that are high in healthy fats and fatty acids give no health benefits instead it harms your body in a serious way.
Eating natural foods that nature has given us is the best where to keep yourself healthy and to live a longer life.
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