Almonds what you need to know
- Dietitian.Lauren Hmede
- Jan 22, 2019
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 23, 2019
Does Snacking On Almonds Help Lose Weight?
While you are on weight loss diet it is important to pick up the right healthy meals for you. Snacking is important too as it keeps you full and avoid cravings to food.
If you are searching for healthy snack rich in antioxidant, vitamins, minerals and healthy fats you can pick up handful of almonds. They are satisfying and keep hunger at bay between meals. They are rich in vitamins and minerals like vitamin E, calcium, and fibre and plant protein.
A handful of almonds (one ounce or 23 almonds) is a good snack wherever you are going to home or work. You can pair them with fruits so you have another snack.
Here are five reasons why one should snack on almonds:
-Almonds have a lot of nutrients as they are rich in healthy monounsaturated fats, fibre, protein and various important nutrients. A handful of almonds provides 161 calories and 2.5 grams of carbs
-They are rich in antioxidant so they can protect cells from oxidative damage, a major contributor to aging and disease.
-Almonds are high in Vitamin E. Several studies have linked higher vitamin E intake with lower rates of heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer's disease.
-Almonds can help control blood sugar due to their high magnesium content offer major improvements for metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes.
-Almonds may lower cholesterol levels. Some studies have shown almonds to effectively lower LDL lipoproteins in the blood. Eating almonds can lead to mild reductions in LDL cholesterol in the body, reducing the risk of heart disease.
-Research has shown that regular consumption of these nutrient-rich nuts not only help you manage weight but also contribute towards heart health.
Sources:
https://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/stories/almond-nutrition-facts
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