Benefits of Almond
Posted on: 05/Sep/2017 2:39:09 PM
Almond is rich in vitamins and minerals, This is why it is recommended and used as a food item as well as a medicine. The important aspect about almond is that it gives the energy to the body apart from the rich fibre and mineral content.
Almond contains Mono-unsaturated fatty acid, This reduces the LDL (harmful fat in the body – Low-Density Lipoprotein) and helps increase the level of good fat, HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein). This reduces the prospects of attacks related to heart disease and the paralytic attacks caused by the blocks in blood pipes.
Almond contains vitamin E. 100 grams of almond has 25 grams of vitamin E. This constitutes 170% of our daily requirement of vitamin E. Further, almond is rich in B-complex vitamins – thiamine. Niacin, riboflavin, and folic acid.
As almond is rich in vitamin E, phytochemicals, and flavonoids, it prevents the growth of cells which cause breast cancer. The rich fibre content in almond helps to cleanse of the digestion region and the reduces the possibility of being affected by intestinal cancer.
As almond has a very low Glycemic index, it will not increase the sugar level in the blood instantly. So, the blood sugar level will be kept in check. Almond thus reduces the possibilities of getting affected by diabetes.
Applying almond oil on the skin helps removal of drying of skin and increases the glow of the skin.
Eating a handful of almonds every day helps by providing the daily requirement of minerals, vitamins, and proteins. Generally, it is advisable for the people with excess fat in their bodies or people who are obese, to take only 1 or 2 almonds every day.
