Health Benefits of Almonds for Diabetes, High BP, Skin and Bones

Almond is one of the highly rich source of vitamins and fiber. Almonds have been packed with lots of health benefits and widely used in health products.

Here is the list of best proven health benefits of almonds.

1.     Almonds Delivers High volume of nutrients

Almond is one of the prestigious tree nut. United States is the largest producer of almonds in the world. We can buy it everywhere in the world from the nearest stores either raw or roasted with salt. Almonds are also being used in many snacks and sweets to make them tasty and healthy.

2.     Almonds are rich of Antioxidants

Almonds are amazing source of antioxidants. Antioxidants are used to help against stress, which kills molecules in cells and contribute to cancer and aging.

3.     Almonds are useful for Skin Health

Almonds are good source of vitamin E, which is very helpful to treat all skin problems such as pimples, dry skin, and scar. It is also helpful in preparing various skin and face masks. It works as best moisturizers for dry skin.

4.     Almonds Control Sugars

Nuts are the perfect way to include in your daily diet. These are packed with fiber and magnesium, low in crabs this makes almonds a better choice in diabetes. Home remedies for diabetes

5.     Lower the blood pressure

High blood pressure is one of the leading factor of heart attack, kidney failure and stokes. Magnesium deficiency always leads high BP irrespective of overweight and high volume of salt in your diet.

6.     Improve Bone Health

When it comes to bone and teeth health, phosphorous play an important role to strengthen them. Almonds are considered an important source of phosphorous.

Nutrition value of Almonds

28 grams or small handful serving of almonds contains the following nutrients -

·         Fiber: 3.5 grams

·         Fat: 14 grams

·         Protein: 6 grams.

·         Manganese: 32% of the RDA

·         Vitamin E: 37% of the RDA

·         Magnesium: 20% of the RDA

In the list of top nutrients in Almonds it also contain a large amount of copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B2 (riboflavin).

A small handful of almonds contains 161 calories and 2.5 grams of digestive carbohydrates.

Here one thing to note that 12-16% of calories don’t absorbed by the body because fat is more difficult to break down.