6 reasons to eat almonds

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The festive season has just begun, and boxes of sweets and dried fruits won’t stop coming in. The good thing is that you don’t have to stay away from dried fruits. Almonds are especially a great idea to stave off those mid-evening hunger pangs. Here are some of the other benefits of the nut:

Rich in Vitamin E: Almonds are known to be the best source of Vitamin E and antioxidants, which lower the inflammatory impact of LDL cholesterol.

High magnesium content: Almonds can reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes. They are also good for patients of diabetes who suffer from magnesium deficiency caused by high blood sugar levels.

Almonds are great brain food. These nuts boost brain functions because they contain riboflavin and L-carnitine, which positively affect neurological activity. They also reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

They contain healthy fats and fibre. Almonds aid digestion and help maintain a healthy body weight.

Almonds contain catechin, epicatechin and flavonol, which are the antioxidants that nourish the skin and keep it healthy.

The healthy monosaturated fatty acids found in almonds are also known to prevent heart disease and reduce the risk of heart attacks.