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Health Benefits and Other Info


Lowering Cholesterol

· These nuts are rich source of energy and nutrients. They are especially, rich in mono-unsaturated 

fatty acids like oleic and palmitoleic acids that help to lower LDL or "bad cholesterol" and increase HDL 

or "good cholesterol." 


· Research studies suggest that Mediterranean diet, which is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids helps 

to prevent coronary artery disease and strokes by favoring healthy blood lipid profile.

 

Promoting Supple Skin

· The nuts are an excellent source of vitamin E; contain about 25g per 100g (about 170% of RDA). 

Vitamin E is a powerful lipid soluble antioxidant, required for maintaining the integrity of cell membrane 

of mucus membranes and skin by protecting it from harmful oxygen free radicals.


· The sweet almond oil is obtained from the nuts is an excellent emollient; helps to keep skin well 

protected from dryness. It has also been used in cooking, and as “carrier or base oil” in traditional 

medicines as aromatherapy, in pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry.

 

Dietary Alternative

· Almonds are free in gluten and therefore, are a popular ingredient in the preparation of gluten-free 

food formulas. 


· Such formula preparations are in fact healthy alternatives in people with wheat food allergy and 

celiac disease.


· Not only are they good sources of protein, but they are also rich source of minerals like manganese, 

potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and selenium.


Naturally Rich

· Almond nuts are rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals and are packed with numerous health 

promoting phyto-chemicals; this kind of well-balanced food ensure prevention against diseases with 

healthy diet.


· These nuts are packed with many important B-complex groups of vitamins such as riboflavin, niacin, 

thiamin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B-6, and folates. These vitamins functions as co-factors for enzymes 

during cellular substrate metabolism.



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