Roasted almonds (500g)

Description

Description

One of its greatest virtues is its neutral flavor, which allows it to be mixed with other foods, from yogurts to salads.

This characteristic opens up a range of options for frequent consumption at every meal, considering all the benefits added by the food, easily purchased in supermarkets or health food stores.

Benefits of almonds are:

Eating almonds offers numerous health benefits, including controlling cholesterol levels due to their beneficial fats. In this process, good cholesterol, also known as HDL, removes fat molecules from the blood, also reducing the risk of heart attacks.

Diabetes control: this happens due to its fibers that increase the viscosity of the intestinal contents and limit the absorption of glucose;

Prevention of cardiovascular diseases: due to its natural properties that promote the relaxation of blood vessels and the balance of blood pressure;

Delaying skin aging: antioxidants are responsible in this case and are present in the peel, so do not discard them;

Strengthen bones: with greater calcium absorption, bones become more resistant with improved collagen synthesis and prevent osteoporosis;

Promotes energy for the body: The nutrients in almonds help convert their calories into lasting energy for exercise.

Colon cancer prevention: data analyzed by the University of California based on research that demonstrated the importance of antioxidants present in almonds that neutralize free radicals and repair damaged cells.

Credits: Active Health

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