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According to Dr. Karen Lapsley, Chief Scientific Officer for the Almond Board of California says, having nuts daily, like almonds, contains health benefits and supports long-term health. Nuts deliver many good attributes in a small, satisfying package.

Significant research printed in the New England Journal of Medicine gives relevant & helpful elucidation of elements that may contribute to a longer & healthier life – and it includes nuts like almonds. It adds to the evidence supporting almonds’ role in promoting overall health, as several scientific studies have shown that almonds provide health benefits that contribute to healthy weight management, diabetes & heart health.

We are highly privileged that essential nut like almonds are available throughout the year. Although almonds are freshest in mid-summer because it is the season when they are at height yet packed natural almonds are available in market over the year and serve to provide us healthy health.

The widely known benefits of almonds are;

• Heart health
• Energy
• Diabetes
• Powerful nutrition
• Gluten free
• Weight management

• Heart’s health- Fat is good for health, yes! It is not an oxymoron, Almonds! The well-know nut, are full of monounsaturated fats which is similar health-promoting fat that are found in natural Olive oil. It is very good for overall well being plus helps to lower the cholesterol level and reduce the risk of heart disease.

• Diabetes- Almonds lessen the after-meal blood sugar surges by decreasing cholesterol-damaging free radicals that accompanies large elevations in blood sugar and help to protect against diabetes. According to Jenkins DJ, Kendall CW, Journal of Nutrition, Almonds not only decrease after-meal rises in blood sugar, but also provide antioxidants to clean up the smaller amounts of free radicals that still result.

• Lose weight- Many individuals avoid nuts for fear of weight gain. According to a study published in the journalObesity shows, such fears are baseless. In fact, people who ate nut at least twice a week were less likely to gain weight than those who almost never ate nuts. Almonds are low in calories and beneficial for those individuals who want to lose their excessive weight. They add more in reduction of body fat compared to other low calories high carbohydrates diet.

• Energy – Almonds are full of energy enriching nutrients such as including manganese, vitamin E, tryptophan, copper, vitamin B2 (riboflavin), magnesium and phosphorus. Magnesium is known for the production of energy in our body, boost & supports immune system, relax muscles and relieve stress and anxiety. Fiber & protein maintains the blood sugar and regulates digestive system.

So from now on wards don’t ignore the benefits of this healthy food & be healthy & young by including king of dry fruits, “Almonds” in your diet.

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