With the festive fervour that ended last week, we are sure you must have got truck loads of dry fruits and nuts in your kitchen. But, you don't really have to shun them all way or pass them on to your friends because you need to develop a habit of eating them on a daily basis. Surprised? Don't be. You can thank us later for the health benefits we'll tell you about nuts--almonds in specific.
Almond milk is also a delicious beverage, and can be used as an alternative to cow's milk.
As almonds contain many nutrients, you can eat almonds directly, preferably on an empty stomach to increase and speed up the absorption of the nutrients.
They are highly nutritious and rich in healthy fats, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
Here are 9 health benefits of almonds
Do you know how beneficial almonds are for your health? There are many healthy benefits of eating this super nut every day, and we've got some listed for you here.
Fiber: 3.5 grams
Protein: 6 grams
Fat: 14 grams (9 of which are monounsaturated)
Vitamin E: 37% of the RDI
Manganese: 32% of the RDI
Magnesium: 20% of the RDI
Once, the almonds are soaked, the peel comes off easily, allowing the nuts to release nutrients. Soaked almonds also help with digestion. It releases the enzyme lipase, which is beneficial for fat digestion. ... So make a habit, soak the almonds overnight and have your daily share of nutrition every morning.
Almonds contain lots of healthy fats, fiber, protein, magnesium and vitamin E. The health benefits of almonds include lower blood sugar levels, reduced blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels. They can also reduce hunger and promote weight loss.
Almonds grow on trees in a pale green perforated shell. When an almond is attached to the tree, it is known as drupe. But almonds aren't the only ones that grow in a shell - Olives, prunes and apricots also grow in a hard casing and are found on trees.
Become believe that almonds have been around for almost 19,000 years.They were initially cultivated in Iran, Afghanistan and Turkey, and later spread out to the Mediterranean region, Europe and China. Almonds also have great historical significance. It is said that almond and almond trees both featured in the Old Testament. The branch of the almond tree was also spoken of in Exodus, the story of Moses and in Egypt they were stuffed in all kinds of treasures - vases, boxes, jewelry cases etc.
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