Benefits
of eating almonds
Learn about the almond's health benefits
My mom always says that the key to
health is eating a handful of almonds a day. I have always been skeptical, but
as it turns out, she may be right. From weight loss to heart protection, these
small, unassuming nuts can help you maintain your health and ward off disease.
Nutrients in almonds
Almonds are one of the most
nutritious nuts around. They are dense in vitamins and minerals that help keep
your body healthy. In addition to providing a hefty dose of protein and fiber,
almonds also contain the essential fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6. They also
contain vitamin E, zinc, calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium.
While almonds do have fat in them, but it is monosaturated fat, which is the
type that is great for your heart.
Health benefits
The health benefits of eating
almonds include the consumption of a certain form of vitamin E that is a very
important antioxidant. This means it helps neutralize free radicals, which if
unchecked, can result in disease and illness. The Almond Board of California
says that most Americans do not get nearly enough vitamin E in their diet, and
touts that “just one ounce of almonds (about 23) contains 35% of the Daily
Value for vitamin E.”
Almonds can also help you lose
weight. Because they contain fiber, protein, and the good type of fat, they
help keep you full, making them an ideal healthy snack. They are perfect for
stashing in your desk at work! If you fill up on almonds, you won’t need to
grab those potato chips or cookies.
Most importantly, almonds are very
beneficial for heart health. They contain low levels of saturated fat and have
no cholesterol. Eating them will not only help you avoid food that is
unhealthy, but almonds themselves can actually help you maintain lower
cholesterol levels, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Low
cholesterol levels make you less likely to develop heart disease, which
according to the Almond Board of California is the leading cause of men and
women in the United States.
Almonds are low on the gylcemic
index, which means they do not cause a large increase in blood glucose levels.
It has been found that almonds help decrease rises in blood sugar after meals.
When eaten with high-glycemic foods, eating almonds lowers the glycemic index
of the entire meal. This can help prevent the development of diabetes.
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