Eating up to 10 almonds a day can help you lose weight and stay heart healthy.
Nuts are known and well-ignored for their cardio-protective properties. We, thanks to our ignorance, shun away from them in fear of cholesterol and weight gain. On the other hand, studies ascertain that a low calorie diet with almonds can help you stay healthy and aid your weight loss.
Almonds are tiny bombs of health with their abundance of monounsaturated fats. I agree with you if you point a finger at me and say that, “Hey, we are not fools. Almonds are high in fats”. Almonds are indeed rich in fats but “good fats” called monounsaturated fats. When consumed in moderation and when used to replace saturated fats they can lower your bad cholesterol and prove beneficial to heart health and lower your risk of stroke.
The folic acid in almonds may help to lower the levels of homocystein, the amino acid that may lead to the buildup of fatty plaque in the arteries and thus prevent Alzheimer’s. They also contain plenty of vitamin E, lots of protein, fiber, calcium, magnesium, potassium, antioxidants and phytochemicals. So, they can minimize your risk of blood pressure, diabetes and osteoporosis. Amygdalin, also known as laetrile or vitamin B17 in almonds is said to be an anti-cancer nutrient.
They can help your weight by keeping you full and satisfied when hungry and by providing you great nutrition. It is a great diet for vegetarians.
The only caution is their calorie content : nine calories per gram. About 25% of your diet can be of monounsaturated fats.
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