Unknown Benefits Of Almonds

Almonds : (1)

 Almond is native to Iran and Central Asia . It was spread by humans all over the world .
But the pollination of California's almonds is the largest annual managed pollination in the world . 
it is seen that consumption of almonds per person in the world has been increasing . 

Almonds 

Export / Import : 

The US is the dominant supplier of almonds . In 2016/2017 , the country exported about 1.4 billion pounds of almond . Spain , India , China and Germany were the top four countries to import .

What is Almond :

 Almonds are the star of the nut show . They come raw or roasted , sweet or salty , sprouted or unsprouted , but always crunchy and satisfying . Actually almond is seed . Almond plays a number of roles in our diet .

Nutrients of Almonds : (2)

 Almonds contains mono unsaturated fats , carbohydrates , fiber , sugar ( little amount) , calcium , iron , magnesium , potassium , vitamin A , B ,D ,E .

Health Benefits Of Almonds :

1) Almond lowers the heart risk : (3)

Almonds improve lipid or fat levels in the blood . This can benefit heart health . studies say , almonds are full of anti oxidants . So consuming almonds increases the antioxidant levels in the blood stream , reduces blood pressure and improve blood flow . Hence lower the heart risk . 

2) Almonds lower overall cholesterol levels : (4)

Almond are rich in unsaturated fat . It lowers low density lipoprotein ( LDL) or bad cholesterol . A study shows , almond is rich in vitamin  E , that is an antioxidant , that can help stop the oxidation process that causes cholesterol to clog the arteries .  Also maintain the level of high density lipoprotein (HDL) or good cholesterol .

3) Almonds reduce the risk of diabetes : (5)

Almonds are rich in mono unsaturated fatty acids , which balance the amount of glucose in our blood and control its absorption . Hence almonds control the blood sugar level and diabetes .

4) Almonds lower the cancer risk : (6)

Studies show that people taking almonds have lower risk of breast cancer than the others who don't take almonds . Almonds are rich in vitamin E , that lowers the risk of colon cancer . 

5) Almond acts as a immunity booster : (7)

Almonds are full of antioxidant , vitamins and minerals . Taking almond in the morning empty stomach or with breakfast is a balanced food and boost our immunity system .

6) It helps to reduce weight : (8)

People consuming almonds have lower rate of obesity . Almonds boost our metabolism and burn more calories . 
Almonds also lower the women's total cholesterol , triglycerides , fasting blood sugar and diastolic blood pressure too . 

Almonds For Our Skin :

Almonds contain good fat , that is very good for our skin . Almonds have anti-aging property . Almonds are rich in vitamin E , which nourishes and softens the skin when applied daily as almond oil or almond milk . You can mix dust almond with your face pack . 

Almonds For Hair Growth :

Almonds are full of mono fatty acids and vitamin  A , B and D which are essential for hair growth , prevents dandruff . Almond oil nourishes and moisturizes the scalp . It promotes healthy and required blood flow , that promotes hair growth . 

Best Time To Consume Almonds :

In the morning in empty stomach if we take almond before exercise , we get best health benefits . Else you can take with with your breakfast . Soaked almond in water overnight is best , because soaked almond is tan free . 

How Many Almonds Should We Take Per Day :

In summer We can take 4 to 5 almonds per day and in winter we can take 9 to 10 almonds .

Risk :

People having nut allergy should avoid it . Many of us , who take medicine for high blood pressure , obesity , diabetes should avoid almond .

Can Pregnant Women consume Almonds ?

Consuming almonds during pregnancy is safe . As almond is rich in vitamins , carbohydrate , minerals , it is very healthy food and very good to eat during pregnancy . Still , it is advisable to consult with doctor , since it may allergic reaction .