Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Amazing Almonds!!!

 Health Benefits of Almonds
                                                   

1.  It helps to reduce the chances of heart diease or attack
Those who consume nuts five times a week have about a 50 percent reduction in risk of heart attack according to the Loma Linda School of Public Health.
2.  A easy doctor to control cholesterol level.
Almonds added to the diet have a favorable effect on blood cholesterol levels, according to a clinical study by Dr. Gene Spiller, Director of the Health Research and Studies Center, Inc.
3.  it secure artery walls from problem.
It was found that the flavonoids in almond skins work in synergy with the vitamin E, thus reducing the risk of heart disease (Research at Tufts University).
4.  Almonds helps to make strong bone and teeth.
The phosphorus in almonds helps make this possible.
5.  They provide healthy fats and aid in weight loss:
·         Although nuts are high in fat, frequent nut eaters are thinner on average than those who almost never consume nuts. (Data from the Nurses’ Health Study)
·         Those who ate nuts at least two times per week were 31 percent less likely to gain weight than were those who never or seldom ate them in a study involving 8865 adults. (WHFood’s article on almonds)
6.  Almonds reduce the rise in blood sugar and insulin after meals.
7.  it helps for active brain function 
Almonds contain riboflavin and L-carnitine, nutrients that boost brain activity and may also reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
8.  Almonds nourish the nervous system.
According to Ayurveda, almonds help increase high intellectual level and longevity.
9.  it helps to  alkalize the body.
Almonds are the only nut and one of the few proteins that are alkaline forming.  When your body is not alkaline enough, you risk osteoporosis, poor immune function, low energy and weight gain.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 oz
Amount Per Serving
Calories164
Calories from Fat130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat14.4 g22 %
   Saturated Fat1.1 g6 %
   Polyunsaturated Fat3 g
   Monounsaturated Fat9 g
Cholesterol0 mg0 %
Sodium5 mg0 %
Potassium190 mg6 %
Total Carbohydrate6 g2 %
   Dietary Fiber3 g12 %
   Sugars1 g
Protein6.2 g12 %
Vitamin A0 %
Vitamin C0 %
Calcium6 %
Iron6 %
Vitamin E23 %
Vitamin K0 %
Thiamin4 %
Riboflavin9 %
Niacin5 %
Vitamin B62 %
Folic Acid0 %
Vitamin B120 %
Pantothenic Acid1 %
Phosphorus14 %
Magnesium19 %
Zinc6 %
Selenium1 %
Copper0 %
Manganese32 %
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Making method of Almond milk!!

                                         

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