The Amazing Health Benefits of Almonds

Almonds are the favorite nuts of almost everyone and people include almonds in their daily diet, usually in their breakfast.  These nuts are not only tasty but also very nutritious. There are a lot of health benefits of almonds. Let us have a look at few.

They reduce the risk of heart attacks – According to a study conducted by Loma Linda School of Public Health, people who consumed almonds at least six times a week experienced a 50% reduction of heart attack. So, if you want to ward off dangers of heart attack, eat almonds daily.

They Lower ‘Bad’ Cholesterol:  As per a clinical study, it was proved that almonds when added to the diet have a favorable impact on blood cholesterol levels. Also, none of these study groups experienced any sort of weight gain during the study. This was held by the Health Research and Studies Center, Inc.

They protect the artery walls from damage:  As per a research at Tuffs University, it was found that the flavonoids in the skin of almonds work in synergy with vitamin E and they together reduce the risk of heart disease.

Almonds contain phosphorous, which help in building up of strong teeth and bones.

The healthy fats also help in losing weight: Although nuts have lots of fat in them, the frequent nut eaters are mostly thinner on an average than the ones who almost never eat nuts, as per the data provided by Nurses’ Health Study.

The ones, who ate nuts two times a week at least, were 30% less likely to have gained weight than those who seldom or never ate them, a study in which 8860 adults participated said. (This was written in WHFood’s article written on almonds)

Almonds also reduce the rise in blood sugar as well insulin post meals.

They ensure a Good brain function:  The nuts contain L-carnitine and riboflavin and nutrients, which boost brain activity, and they also help reduce the possibility of Alzheimer’s disease. These nutrients are for the nervous system, and according to the Ayurveda, these help to increase intellectual level and the longevity.

Almonds alkalize the body: Almonds are and one of the very few proteins and the only nuts, which are alkaline forming.  When the body is not enough alkaline, there is a risk of osteoporosis, low energy and weight gain.