When is the last time you ate almonds. Here is why almonds are great for you and your whole family. Just rememeber to soak your almonds in water overnight. It will make them more digestible for you. Now lets explore the amazing health benefits of almonds.
Almonds are a ‘superfood’ with many health benefits, including:
• Research shows almonds can help regulate blood sugar, manage weight, power the brain and increase energy production.
• Almonds are full of important vitamins, minerals, proteins and fibre. This ready to eat snack is highly nutritious.
• Eating a handful of almonds, at least five times a week can reduce the risk of developing heart disease by 30-50%
• Studies have shown that eating two handfuls of almonds can lower cholesterol, especially the ‘bad’ kind.
More Nutritional Facts
• Protein
Almonds are packed with protein, assisting in weight management, making you feel fuller for longer and reducing the risk of developing obesity in a healthy-eating plan. It is necessary for repairing damaged tissues in the body as well as normal growth and development.
• Good Fats
Almonds are rich in healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which are necessary for maintaining heart health.
• Fibre
Almonds contribute fibre to the diet, which helps to satisfy hunger for longer periods. Fibre helps to lower blood cholesterol and is essential for healthy bowel function.
• Magnesium
Magnesium is essential for healthy nerve and muscle function and for strong bones. An average serve (30 grams) of almonds, provides 75% of the recommended dietary intake for magnesium.
• Vitamin E
A naturally occurring antioxidant, vitamin E helps to protect cells from damage caused by free radicals in the body. One serving of almonds (30g) will give you 77% of your RDI for Vitamin E.
• Plant Sterols
Plant sterols reduce cholesterol absorption in the intestine when consumed as part of a healthy diet low in saturated fat.
• Selenium
Essential for a well-functioning immune system and thyroid gland, selenium helps to protect cells in the body from damage.
• Zinc
Zinc is necessary for a strong immune system and healing and protecting the skin.
• Iron
Iron is an essential component of proteins involved in oxygen transportation to the entire body.
• Argine
Argine, found in almonds, is an amino acid or building block of protein that helps keep blood vessels remain relaxed and elastic.
