Nutritious almonds
Natural, unsalted almonds are a tasty and nutritious snack with plenty of health benefits.
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Loaded with minerals, they are also among the healthiest of tree nuts. Just a handful of nutrient-rich almonds a day helps promote heart health and prevent weight gain.
Here are some reasons you should have some almonds.
• Good for your brain
Almonds are a source of many nutrients which help in the development and health of the human brain.
They contain two vital brain nutrients, riboflavin and L-carnitine, which have been shown to increase brain activity, resulting in new neural pathways and a decreased occurrence of Alzheimer’s disease.
• For healthy bones
Almonds are a fantastic source of many vitamins and minerals, and phosphorous is definitely counted among them.
Phosphorous can have a considerable impact on the strength and durability of bones and teeth, while also preventing the onset of age-related conditions like osteoporosis.
Prevents heart attacks
The mono-unsaturated fats, protein and potassium contained in almonds are all instrumental in heart health.
Vitamin E is an effective antioxidant and also reduces the risk of heart diseases, while the presence of magnesium in almonds can help avoid heart attacks.
For a healthy skin
The benefits of almonds in regards to skin health are well known, and almond oil massages are often recommended for newborn babies.
Almond milk is also added to some soaps, because of almonds well-established reputation of improving the complexion of skin.
Regulates blood pressure
The potassium present in almonds helps to regulate blood pressure, and almonds are very low in sodium, which helps to control fluctuating blood pressure.
