Almonds: What It Does to Your Body

Getting your day started with coffee is usually the routine for most of us. Although coffee tastes the same every morning, we still look forward to it. It gives us that drive to conquer the day. Even sitting down for a long time (whether you are in work from home mode or in the office) also consumes your energy because your mind works when writing down things or finishing your tasks for the day.

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In between your work, you find something to chew on, whether you are hungry or you want to take a break. But it can be really tricky and sometimes difficult to decide what snack you want to eat. Now, you came across almonds in your pantry, and you finished the regular bag, making you wonder what it does to your body.

According to Eat This Not That, almonds are one of the food that will make you feel full but is rich in beneficial nutrients for the body. So, you don't have to worry about eating the whole regular packaging because you gained nutrients from it. If you are not yet convinced, here are some of the things almond does to your body.

Improved Mood

In an article by Eat This Not That, they mentioned that almond has tryptophan, an amino acid that boosts an individual's mood. They added that when paired with Vitamin B6, which is found in bananas, the tryptophan change into serotonin makes an individual feel less anxious and happier.

Antioxidants

We all know the role of antioxidants in the body. Various drinks have this compound that removes free radicals in the body. Almonds are also rich in antioxidants. Healthline reported that powerful antioxidants are found in the brown skin of the almonds. This only means that peeled almonds are not the best for health.

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The brown skin of the almond is rich in antioxidants.

Cholesterol

Although we know that too much cholesterol is bad for the body, according to Medical News Today, almonds are high in fat - the good kind. As reported by the American Heart Association (AHA), unsaturated fats, when consumed in moderation, can help improve blood cholesterol, which is beneficial for the body.

Vitamin E levels

Medical News Today also mentioned a study that suggests, consuming almonds can increase Vitamin E levels in the plasma and red blood cells. Eat This Not That also added that one serving of almonds contains 48% of the ideal vitamin E consumption. Eat This Not That also mentioned a study that demonstrates the lowering of chances of having Alzheimer's disease.

Calorie Intake

Since it is a snack, you probably think it may add to your weight, especially if you are on a strict diet. Healthline reports that almonds are low in carbohydrates but high in protein and fiber. They emphasized that these nutrients can increase an individual's feeling of being full, making them eat less.

These are only some of the things almonds do to your body. Getting them as a snack will benefit you and even help you lose weight. So it is not a bad idea to eat them once in a while, especially when you need energy for work.

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