Almond Benefits

1. They reduce heart attack risk. 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. They lower ‘bad’ cholesterol. Almonds added to the diet have a favorable effect on blood cholesterol levels.

3. They protects artery walls from damage. It was found that the flavonoids in almond skins work in synergy with the vitamin E, thus reducing the risk of heart disease. 4. Almonds help build strong bones 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. Those who ate nuts at least two times per week were 31 percent less likely to gain weight.

6. Almonds lower the rise in blood sugar and insulin after meals. 7. They help provide good brain function. Almonds contain riboflavin and L-carnitine, nutrients that boost brain activity and may also reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.