According to a study published in the Journal of
the American Heart Association, consuming 42 grams of almonds (around 35
almonds) daily could improve levels of low-density lipoproteins and total
cholesterol and help to reduce waistline and leg fat apart from protecting
against heart disease.
The study was conducted on 52 middled-aged people. They
had high LDL and cholesterol levels. They were given diet that could reduce
their body fat along with snack including almonds. After some time, cholesterol level
in their body and fat mass in their
abdomen decreased.
Claire Berryman, the lead researcher of the study, said,
“Our research found that substituting almonds for a high-carbohydrate snack
improved numerous heart health risk factors, including the new finding that
eating almonds reduced belly fat.” The study was conducted by researchers of Penn
State University.
Facts to know:
One study reported that almonds increase the levels of
alpha tocopherol in the blood stream. Tocopherol is an antioxidant that lowers
blood pressure and increases blood flow.
Almond is known to be one of the world’s healthiest foods.
It is rich in minerals, fiber, vitamins etc.
Almond contains folic acid, which is important for the
development of cells and biotin. Biotin improves skin quality, fight against
hair loss, and prevents weight gain. It also lowers cholesterol and blood sugar
levels.
Almond is low in carbs and high in fiber and vitamin E. Vitamin
E protects against heart diseases and sunstroke. It is vital for healty skin
and hair.
High levels of mono and polyunsaturated fats in almonds
help in reducing total cholesterol and raising healthy cholesterol (HDL).
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