Benefits

  • Almonds are a great source of protein, with a quarter of a cup providing 8 grams – 2 grams more than the protein found in a typical egg!
  • Almonds are filled with the heart-healthy fats found in olive oil, which lower cholesterol and reduce your risk of heart disease.
  • They also lessen after-meal surges in blood sugar, which protects against diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
  • They’re a great source of antioxidants and manganese, with one cup providing 50% of your daily intake.
  • Three quarters of a cup also contains 45% of your vitamin E intake, which is awesome as this vitamin is an antioxidant that protects your cells from damage, as well supporting healthy hair and clear glowing skin.
  • Almonds are full of magnesium, which is essential for enabling over three hundred different enzyme functions around the body, including the secretion of insulin and glucose.
  • Studies also show that eating nuts also lowers the risk of weight gain.