Almonds are one of the most popular nuts, with numerous health benefits. Almond gold Prunus dulcis, It was primarily native to the Mediterranean region, the Middle East, Turkey, and Southeast Asian countries. The fruit of this tree is usually consumed raw, toasted or in the form of almond milk.
This nut has numerous health benefits. Research has shown that this fruit increases high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels and lowers LDL cholesterol levels. It is a good source of B vitamins and dietary fiber. The various health benefits of this fruit are outlined below.
Useful in:
Anti-aging Antioxidants | Diabetes II | Cardiovascular disorders | High blood pressure | High cholesterol levels | Obesity Women’s Health | Skin | energy | Gallstones |
How this helps:
Diabetes:
Almonds, like all other nuts, are low in carbohydrates and high in good fats, protein, fiber, and essential micronutrients. Almonds contain significant amounts of magnesium, which is considered very low in all diabetics. Magnesium is an essential mineral that helps maintain blood sugar levels in the body, improves insulin function, and assists in various bodily processes.
Heart diseases:
Almonds are very beneficial in preventing various heart diseases. The magnesium in almonds reduces high blood pressure. Almonds help lower LDL cholesterol levels and increase HDL cholesterol levels. They also prevent the oxidation of LDL, which is a very important step in preventing plaque formation in the blood vessels.
Obesity:
Several reports indicate that a low calorie diet containing almonds, rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, helps reduce weight faster than a diet high in complex carbohydrates. People who eat walnuts twice a week are also less likely to gain weight
Nutritional value of almonds: (Serving size: 100 g):
Nutrients
Energy – 2,408 kJ (576 kcal)
Fat- 49.42 g
Saturated- 3,731 g
Monounsaturated- 30,889 g
Polyunsaturated- 12,070 g
Carbohydrates- 21.69 g
Starch- 0.74 g
Sugars- 3.89 g
Dietary fiber – 12.2 g
Protein- 21.22 g
Water – 4.70 g
Vitamins
Equiv. Vitamin A
Choline- 52.1 mg
Vitamin E- 26.2 mg
Niacin (B3) – 3,385 mg
Riboflavin (B2) – 1,014 mg
Pantothenic acid (B5) – 0.469 mg
Thiamine (B1) – 0.211 mg
Vitamin B6- 0.143 mg
Folate (B9) – 50 μg
Beta carotene- 1 μg
Lutein zeaxanthin – 1 μg
Vitamin A- 1 IU
Minerals
Potassium- 705 mg
Phosphorus- 484 mg
Magnesium- 268 mg
Calcium- 264 mg
Iron- 3.72 mg
Zinc- 3.08 mg
Manganese- 2,285 mg
Sodium- 1 mg
Source: USDA Nutrient Database No. 28