Benefits:

*Helps with weight loss:

Being a calorie rich food item, almonds help you lose weight. They are a rich source of fiber, proteins and healthy fats which help reduce hunger and the vitamin b helps improve your metabolic rate thus leading to weight loss.

*Boosts brain function:

Almonds contain essential amino acids and oils which help in improving and maintaining brain concentration. Ayurvedic medicine believes that almonds are capable of increasing intellectual abilities and longevity further minimize stress and risk of insomnia. Moreover, the phosphorus found in almonds improves eyesight.

*Glowing skin:

Almonds contain vitamin E, one of the most powerful antioxidants which help prevent the cells of your body fight premature aging.  Eating almonds daily keeps the skin soft and elastic owing to the boosted production of natural collagen in your body.

*Reduces the risk of heart attacks:

Research shows that consuming almonds 5 times a week reduces the chances of a heart attack by 50%.

*Stronger bones:

Almonds are a  great source of calcium which prevents osteoporosis and strengthens bones, teeth and muscles. They also contain magnesium and potassium which are essential for healthy bones and increases bone density

*Lowers High Cholesterol Levels

Daily intake of almonds can help reduce high cholesterol by 8 to 12%

*Healthy for pregnant women as it helps in development of foetus

*Reduces risk of cancer

An Excellent source of vitamin b and flavonoids almonds can prove to reduce the risk of breast cancer and  prostate cancer