Eat almonds
regularly for good health
NOT ONLY ARE THESE CRUNCHY
NUTS DELICIOUS BUT THEY ARE ALSO A SOURCE OF ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS THAT
CONTRIBUTE TO A WHOLESOME AND HEALTHY LIFE.
We often find ourselves
caught in a struggle to manage our hectic schedules and fight to make time to
take care of our health and well-being. We make elaborate plans of joining a
gym, we exercise regularly, become more active and eat healthy — most of these
plans cease to survive after a few weeks.
Hence, the best advice to
give someone who is looking for a healthier lifestyle is to take one small step
at a time. Even if you have no time to hit the gym or roll out your yoga mat,
you can simply inculcate a few healthy habits. Start by making your daily
snacking habits healthier. Something as simple as snacking on a handful of
almonds everyday can be a contributor towards a healthy life. Not only are
these crunchy nuts delicious, but they are also a source of essential nutrients
that contribute to a wholesome and healthy life.
What makes nuts a healthy
option is that they provide 15 nutrients including many essential ones, like
protein and healthy fats, making them a nutrient-rich snack that provides
energy throughout the day. If this was not reason enough, here are some more
reasons to include these wonderful nuts in your daily diet:
ALMONDS HELP IN MANAGING APPETITE
According to European
Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2014), a handful of almonds may have satiating
properties that promote the feeling of fullness, which may help keep hunger at
bay between meals. All you need to do is substitute unhealthy, unwholesome
snacks with almonds and you are good to go.
ALMONDS HELP DECREASE HEART HEALTH RISKS
Your blood cholesterol
level has a lot to do with your increased risk of heart disease. High total
blood and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is one of the major risk
factors. Studies published in the British Journal of Nutrition (2004) show that
almonds may lower total and LDL cholesterol when included in a healthy diet and
reduce levels of heart damaging inflammation.
ALMONDS HELP IMPROVE MARKERS OF BLOOD SUGAR
Since India is considered
the diabetes capital of the world, it is not a surprise that the risk factors
for this disease are extremely high. Research published in 2011 shows that a
daily serving of almonds (30 grams/23 almonds) may improve both short-term and
long-term markers of blood sugar control in those with uncomplicated type 2
diabetes.
ALMONDS HELP IN BELLY FAT REDUCTION
For those who are trying
to lose fat, here is some good news. A study published in the Journal of the
American Heart Association found that in addition to significantly improving
LDL cholesterol, snacking on almonds also reduces central adiposity (belly fat)
and waist circumference, both well-established heart disease risk factors.
Going by the proverb — a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step
— incorporating small and simple changes in your life like eating a handful of
almonds every day will help you maintain a healthy life.
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