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10 October 2014

BENEFITS OF ALMONDS

Almonds contain a high amount of calories & fat and many people avoid them because of their high calorie rate or count, they can actually be great for weight loss. They provide essential vitamins & nutrients as well as healthy fat that may stimulate weight loss. Benefits of almonds are given below.

Healthier than Carbohydrates: A study/research published in the International Journal of Obesity found that a low fat diet supplemented with almonds increased weight loss far better than one supplemented with complex carbohydrates.

Energy Booster: Almonds are a particularly great source of energy-producing nutrients like vitamin E, vitamin B2, protein, manganese and copper. These substances are important for weight loss because they can help to keep the body active for longer, with less need to consume fatty calories.

Nutrient Rich: Even though almonds contain about 11% the DV of calories per 1/4 cup serving, they have a great nutrient to calorie ratio. They are a fantastic source of protein, manganese, magnesium, potassium, vitamin E and Vitamin B2. The calories that almonds provide do not seem to increase weight like calories from other foods, perhaps disproving the theory that a calorie is a calorie.

Mono-Unsaturated Fats: Almonds are a great source of mono-unsaturated fats, healthy fats necessary in maintaining good nutrition. They help to lower bad cholesterol, decrease the risk of heart disease and may actually aid in weight loss. They stimulate the fat burning mechanisms in the body far better than other types of fats.

Weight Loss: The mono-unsaturated fats in almonds are also believed to help stimulate the body's fat burning mechanisms.