Published 12:49 IST, October 21st 2019
Almond benefits for your skin, hair, brain, heart, and weight
Almonds are a type of tree nuts that have vitamins, minerals, protein, fibre and also a lot of other health benefits. Here are a few benefits of almond for body
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Almonds are a type of tree nuts that have vitamins, minerals, protein, fibre and also a lot of other health benefits. Having a handful of almonds every day provide you with your daily dose of protein. Almonds can be eaten raw or toasted. They are also available sliced, flaked, buttered, or in the liquid form – almond milk, in the market. Here are a few benefits of adding almonds in your diet.
For Skin
Almonds are rich in vitamin E, which nourish and soften the skin when applied daily. Almond oil and almond milk protect the skin from damage caused by sun exposure. Regularly adding almonds in your diet will not only give you acne-free and pimple-free skin but also act as an anti-ageing agent.
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For Hair
Almonds are rich in magnesium and nutrients, and also in omega fatty acids 3 and 6. This promotes healthy blood flow which promotes hair growth. This makes the hair strong, shiny, and soft to touch. Regularly massaging with almond oil makes the hair grow silky and non-frizzy, which delays the greying of hair. Almonds provide sufficient nutrition to the hair follicles that make the hair strands stronger. This also reduces hair fall.
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For Brain
Almonds are called the ‘brain food’ because of having healthy levels of vitamin E. They have been shown to prevent cognitive decline, boost alertness, and preserve memory for the long term. Almonds, when consumed daily, help in converting food to energy for the body.
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For Heart
Almonds are packed with fat, but the fat in almond is good fat. These unsaturated fats are good for your heart, and they boost your energy levels during the day. This, in turn, helps you sleep better at night. Almonds are rich in Vitamin E, which help to keep infections away and also help in boosting your immune system.
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Weight
Almonds are also one of the best sources to help you lose weight. But be careful while consuming them. They should be consumed raw or roasted and not salted or fried ones. Add almonds in your morning breakfast along with cereal, yoghurt, or salads to ensure a healthy diet to lose weight.
11:16 IST, October 21st 2019