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Almonds – Health Benefits
As if we needed another reason to love almonds—one of the healthiest, highest-protein nuts you can find—a 2022 study out of Kings College in the UK found that almonds also contain a unique fatty acid that’s linked to improved gut health, Almonds pack a dense nutritional punch to benefit you and your body. If you’re looking to strengthen your heart, your bones, or even your libido, almonds can help do the trick.
Gut microbiome is a group of over a trillion microorganisms that work together to support several different aspects of our health, including the gut and digestion, heart health, skin health, mental health, and many more in between. Eating a colorful, plant-heavy, and overall diverse diet—almonds included—is essential to keeping your microbiome balanced and functioning.
they include:
Protein , Fibre , Healthy fats, Vitamin E, Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Phytochemicals and Antioxidants.
Here are some major health benefits of almonds:
Lower Cholesterol
Eating almonds helps to lower levels of the bad kind of cholesterol, called low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and increase levels of the good kind, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. Almonds also have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties to help protect you from heart disease.
Keep a Healthy Weight
Although they contain a high number of calories, almonds can actually help to reduce your risk of weight gain and obesity — as long as you pay attention to portion size. The protein and fiber in the nuts make you feel full faster, so you can better control your calorie intake while still satisfying your hunger..
Lower Blood Pressure
Almonds can help lower your systolic blood pressure, which offers even more protection against heart disease.
Essential Vitamins, Minerals, and Fiber
Almonds are rich in valuable nutrients for your body, like magnesium, vitamin E, and dietary fiber. A single serving of almonds makes for a nutritious and filling snack.
Stronger Bones
Almonds have calcium and phosphorus, which improve bone health and can protect you from fractures.
Better Blood Sugar Control
Almonds seem to help curb blood sugar spikes after meals, which is key for people with diabetes.
Recent research appears to suggest that almonds can protect the health and immunity of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. A healthier gut means a better immune system and a stronger body.
Nutrition
Although technically seeds, almonds are considered nuts. Like many nuts, almonds provide plenty of nutrients.
Nutrients per Serving
An ounce of whole almonds contains:
- Calories: 152
- Protein: 6 grams
- Fat: 13 grams
- Carbohydrates: 6 grams
- Dietary fiber: 3 grams
- Sugar: 1 gram
Almonds are also an excellent source of nutrients such as:
Portion Size
It’s easy to eat too many, which could mean you’re getting more calories and fat than you need. A healthy serving is ¼ cup, or about 23 almonds.
Thanks. Rebecca
Chief Concoction Officer – Red Sky Foods Group
