Botanical Name : Prunusamygdalus. It is popularly known as "Badam"
1. Regulates and Reduces Bad Cholesterol :
Handful of almonds in your daily diet is a great and effective natural
remedy to lower and reduce bad cholesterol level in the body. Almonds
are a good source of energy and nutrients. Almonds contain monounsaturated fatty acids like oleic and palmitoleic acids and bit of polyunsaturated fats that helps to lower the "bad cholesterol" or "Low Density Lipoproteins" (LDL) and thereby increase the "good cholesterol" or High Density Lipoproteins (HDL).
Monounsaturated fatty acids helps to prevent various coronary artery
diseases and strokes by maintaining healthy lipid profile in the body.
2. Almonds are Good for Your Heart :
The monounsaturated fat, potassium, magnesium and vitamin E content in
almonds helps in maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system. Almonds
can prevent and reduce the bad cholesterol effect on the body. Vitamin E
acts as an antioxidant which helps to reduce the risk of heart diseases. Almonds can also help to reduce CRP or C-reactive Protein that causes artery-damaging inflammation. Almond is also a good source of folic acid and hence, it helps to reduce the homocystein level that causes fatty plaque build-up in the arteries. Almonds can prevent the risk of many heart diseases and heart attacks.
3. Helps to Regulate Your Blood Pressure : Almonds can help to reduce your blood pressure. The presence of high potassium content in almond regulates the blood pressure. Almonds have low sodium content.
4. Helps to Stabilize Blood Sugar Levels : Almonds helps to lower the rise in blood sugar levels
and stabilize it. Almonds regulates the blood sugar, improves the
insulin sensitivity and reduces the chances of type 2 diabetes risk.
It's a healthy snack for diabetic patients.
5. Almonds for Weight Loss : Nuts like almond aids to weight loss.
Almond is a good source of fiber, protein and healthy fats. Almond
satisfies your appetite and hence, stops you from further cravings and
over-eating. Therefore, if you are trying to shed some pounds, include
almonds in your daily diet.
6. Good source of Vitamins and Minerals : Almond
is a rich source of minerals like phosphorus, potassium, calcium, iron,
magnesium, zinc, manganese and selenium. It also contains very
important B-complex group of vitamins. For example : Niacin, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B-6 and Folates. Almonds are an excellent source of Vitamin D and E.
7. Good source of Protein : Almond is high in protein. They provide highly absorbable protein.
8. Almond Boosts Energy : The essential nutrients like protein, manganese, copper and riboflavin helps to generate energy in the body.
9. Good Source of Vitamin E : Almond is rich in Vitamin E. Vitamin E is an antioxidant which helps to prevent cardiac diseases and cancer. It can also help to reduce the chances of cataract. Vitamin E is essential for healthy tissues and blood cells.
10. Helps to Prevent Constipation : As we know, almonds are good source of fiber. Fiber rich foods are good for digestive system and also helps in the prevention of constipation. Drink plenty of water after eating nuts like almonds.
11. Good in Pregnancy : Almonds when consumed regularly during pregnancy helps to reduce the incidence of birth defects in newly born babies due to folic acid or folate content.
12. Good for Skin Care : Almond is a natural skin care remedy.
Almond can be use as an exfoliating scrubs or face pack. Almond helps
to cleanse the skin deeply and improve skin tone. Almond skin care
products are available in the form of powder, paste, lotions, oil,
creams, soap or exfoliating scrub. Almond oil is often recommended for
massaging new born babies. Almond oil is one of the most popular essential oil for body massaging and is widely use in many massage theraphy such as aromatherapy since it helps to relieve stress.
Almond face pack helps to prevent blackheads, pimples and other skin problems like acne. Almond is also known to prevent premature aging. It is especially good for treating dry, dull and sensitive skin. It nourishes and moisturises your skin. The vitamin E content adds to more advantage since vitamin E is needed for healthy glowing skin.
13. Good for Hair : Almond oil is one of the best popular home remedy for beautiful hair.
Massage your hair scalp with almond oil to treat hair related problems
like dandruff, hairfall, dry hair, sry scalp, etc. Massaging with almond
oil nourishes your hair. It can reduce and control hairfall, premature
graying of hair, adds lustre as well as makes your hair longer, stronger
and thick. It can help prevent split ends too.
14. Get Rid of Dark Circles : Dark circles is one of the most common beauty problem. Rub almond oil and massage it gently
around the area under your eyes. This will help to reduce or lighten
dark circles by increasing and improving the blood flow to the area
under your eyes. Dark circles can happen due to lack of sleep, unhealthy diet and insufficient nutrition or excessive stress.
Therefore, get some adequate sleep, relax, eat nutritious food, drink
plenty of water and if the problem is due to some medical conditions
such as iron deficiency, etc, make sure to consult with your doctor for
further advice.
15. Good for Brain Power : Almond contains many essential nutrients required
by the brain for proper development. Soaked 4-5 pieces of almonds in
water overnight and have it in the morning. Soaking almonds in water
makes them softer and more digestable. Almond enhances intellectual ability. The presence of brain boosting chemical known as "Phenylalaine" in almond helps in the development of cognitive ability. Make sure that you are not allergic to nuts.
16. Strengthen Bones : Almond contains calcium and magnesium which is essential to keep your bones healthy and strong.
17. Good for Anemia : Since almond is a good source of iron and magnesium,
it is very useful for the treatment of anemia. Another advantage is,
almond is full of essential nutrients which helps in the development of
blood cells and improve circulation and oxygen levels in the body.
18. Prevent Cancer : Almond is rich in antioxidants. Vitamin E which is in the form of alphatocopherol that
may help prevent diseases like cancer. Almond can help to protect the
body from free radical damage. Almond is low in saturated fat. It is
rich in fiber content which has detoxifying effect and thereby improves the movement of the food through digestive system more efficiently. It cleanse out the system and hence, helps to prevent colon cancer.
Note : Almond is one of the most nutritious nuts. If you are lactose intolerance, you can crush almonds into fine powder and mix it with warm water. This provides good nutrition. Almond milk does not contain lactose. It is easily digestible too. Also, please remember that some people are allergic to nuts such
as almonds. If you are one of them, do not include nuts in your daily
diet. Make sure to check ingredients while buying products so as to keep
yourself safe.
