HEALTH BENEFITS OF ALMONDS

06/05/2021

1. A rich source of antioxidants

Antioxidants play an essential role in protecting our body against harmful molecules, which cause inflammation, ageing effect, and diseases like cancer. A study with male smokers found that daily intake of almond (84g) in 4 weeks helps to reduce the oxidative effect of cells by 23-34%.
2. A wonder of vitamin E

Scientists find that a diet rich in vitamin E helps your body prevent Dementia, Alzheimer, and the risks of having heart diseases as well as cancer.
3. Help controlling your blood sugar level

The magnesium content in almonds is known to facilitate more than 300 bodily processes including lowering sugar level in our blood. Studies show that eating almonds significantly improves health condition among diabetic patients and minimizes metabolic syndromes.
4. Reduce LDL cholesterol level

Various research indicates that almonds effectively reduce the level of LDL Cholesterol in our body, which directly links to heart diseases. In a clinical trial in 16 weeks, 65 people on a diet of 20% calories from almonds have lower LDL Cholesterol level by an average of 12.4 mg/dL.

5. Lower your blood pressure

Thanks to magnesium richness, almonds also assist in keeping your blood pressure lower as high blood pressure is the popular risk factor of dangerous diseases such as heart attacks, strokes, and kidney failures.

6. Prevent the oxidation of LDL Cholesterols (bad cholesterol)The brown skin of almonds contains a lot of antioxidant polyphenols to minimize the oxidation of bad cholesterols. This effect is even stronger when combined with other antioxidants like vitamin E. Eating almonds as a daily snack within 1 month reduces the oxidation effect by 14%, which results in lowering the risk of heart diseases in the long term.
7. Reduce hunger, thus lower calories intake

Almonds are rich in protein and fibre but low in carb. The protein and fibre contents are proved to keep your body full longer. Thus, when we are full, we tend to eat less.
8. May be beneficial in weight loss

Although calories from fat of almond are high, eating them in considerate amount is not linked to weight gain. In fact, a study with 100 overweight women shows that eating almond boosts their metabolism slightly and they lose more weights than those who have a nut-free diet.