9 Useful Facts About Almonds

Dean Rouseberg Author: Dean Rouseberg Time for reading: ~1 minutes Last Updated: August 08, 2022
9 Useful Facts About Almonds

About the benefits of nuts against colds and flu and other health conditions ...

Organic almonds are nuts that are extremely rich in nutrients. Due to their high content of dietary fiber, protein and organic vitamins and minerals such as calcium, potassium and magnesium, almonds are considered suitable food for maintaining health. 

 
Here are some specific health benefits from eating almonds ...
 

1. Against colds and flu

Eating almonds helps protect the body from viral and influenza diseases. According to research by British and Italian scientists, ingredients in the outer shell of almonds enhance the immune system's response to this type of infection. 
 
It is believed that substances in almonds contribute to increasing and improving the ability of white blood cells to recognize viruses. 
 

2. Reduce cholesterol


A handful of almonds a day helps lower cholesterol levels and thus prevent a number of cardiovascular diseases, US researchers have found.
 
Consumption of 75 g of almonds per day leads to a decrease in levels of "harmful", LDL, cholesterol by 19%, according to a study. 
 

3. Against diabetes and heart problems

Consumption of almonds has a positive effect on reducing the risk of developing diabetes. Nuts are rich in the mineral magnesium, which plays a role in regulating blood sugar.
 
A study by the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey found that a diet rich in nuts helps improve insulin sensitivity and reduce levels of "harmful" LDL cholesterol in people with prediabetes.  
  

4. To reduce high blood pressure

People on a high-sodium diet suffer from calcium and potassium deficiency and are at higher risk of developing high blood pressure.
 
By including healthy foods such as almonds in your diet, they can effectively reduce or prevent high blood pressure.

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