Almonds are nuts loaded with nutrients. They contain fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. The benefits of almonds are many as they are a good source of minerals like calcium, magnesium, phosphorous and potassium. Almonds provide vitamin E which is a potent anti-oxidant. Almond skin also has flavonoids which have anti-oxidant property. Almonds are rich sources of mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs and PUFAs) . Almond flavonoids and vitamin E have antioxidant activity and may help to prevent oxidation of LDL-C the bad cholesterol which is a contributing factor of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Benefits
Rich source of energy
Good source of protein
Almonds contain good quality fat
Rich source of dietary fiber
Provides calcium
Almonds are good source of potassium
Almond consumption and effect on lipid profile
