Almonds are healthy and tasty snacks full of nutrients and also are capable of boosting intellectual ability. It’s one of the most beloved nuts which can be used in various ways such as almond butter, almond flour, Badam oil and almond milk. Also it can be used as a sprinkler on dessert or crushed and used in making desserts. And it can be consumed in raw form as well. For instance, if you eat them in the morning after soaking overnight, they are good for a healthy and fit body.
Almonds commonly use dry fruit as it has so many health benefits, they are rich in vitamin E, essential oils and antioxidants, which are helpful for both adults and kids.
In This blog we will discuss what almonds are, their types, and also advantages and disadvantages of Almonds. And almonds price in pakistan.
What are Almonds?
Almonds are fruits of a deciduous tree, rich in calories and are covered under a brown hard shell. Its scientific name is “Prunus dulcis”
Types of Almonds
There are two different types of almonds.
- Sweet Almond
- Bitter Almonds
Sweet Almonds
They are used in desserts, puddings and garnishing etc. even though you can use it with milk to get the amazing health benefits.
Bitter Almonds
They contain Purasic acid, a toxic substance, which is cyanide(poison) in its refined form.They are mainly used in cooking.
Nutritional Value of Almonds
Badam 1kg price in Pakistan is around about Rs/1450 to Rs/1480. And 100 grams of unsalted almonds contain:
- Calories: 620.17 KCal
- Fat: 49.93 g
- Carbohydrates: 21.55 g
- Fiber: 12.5 g
- Protein: 21.15 g
Vitamins and minerals in Almonds
- Calcium: 0.26
- Iron: 20%
- Vitamin B-6: 5%
- Magnesium: 67%
Advantages of Almonds
Almond health benefit for heart
Vitamin E is present in almonds, which helps in improving heart health by preventing the heart from any kind of blockages and accumulation of cholesterol in the arterial wall. Recent studies show that almonds intercept a heart attack by reducing cholesterol levels in your body. Therefore, Almonds also help in maintaining the blood flow through arteries and protects its walls.
Almonds Good for hair and skin health
Almonds play an important role for skin as they nourish the skin, vitamin E in almonds helps in moisturizing your skin and helps in prevention from acne and pimples etc. Eating almonds on a daily basis can make your skin clear and glowing.
Almond oil is really good for hair. It strengthens them, makes them look shiny, strong, healthy and dark, last but not least it prevents dandruff problems as well.
Almond strengthen your metabolism
Consumption of almonds, strength to the organs, muscles, and tissues which help you to carry out a day-to-day routine. Boost the metabolic process of the body. It provides a quick uplift of energy.
Almond oil for pregnant woman
Almonds are rich in folic acid and in recent studies, it’s very good for women in the prenatal phase. This helps the fetus in its growth and helps in building new cells badam and meeting all the nutrients requirements, also it prevents any birth defect in the fetus such as neural tube defect.
Almond benefits for eyes
Almonds have eye-protecting capabilities because of vitamin E in it. It maintains eye health. Age related macular degeneration can also be intercepted by eating almonds on daily bases.
Almonds helps in boosting brain activity
Almonds have certain nutrients which help in energizing neurological functions. It helps to boost memory and also in improving focus. Almonds have two specific nutrients, badam riboflavin and L-carnitine, which help in brain development and also help in increasing brain activity.
Disadvantages of Almonds
Like everything in moderation has multiple advantages but excess of everything is bad for health, same goes for almonds, they are good overall but eating them in excessive amounts can cause some issues. Following are some disadvantages of almonds.
Reduced nutrient absorption
Because of high fiber, almonds can bind with micronutrients such as magnesium, zinc, calcium and can inhibit their absorption in the body.
Kidney Stones
Almonds contain oxalates which can cause kidney stones.
Cyanide Poisoning
Bitter almonds have a high level of hydrocyanic acid, badam which is 40 times higher than sweet almonds.
Constipation
They are high in fiber as too much fiber can cause abdominal cramps, constipation and diarrhea, particularly if you consume more than average amount of almonds without drinking water.
Vitamin E overdose
Excess amounts of vitamin E can lead to blood clotting.
Conclusion
Overall, almonds are as close to perfect as a food can get, with some considerations, but as they say excess of everything is bad same goes for dry fruits and nuts like cashew nut, apricot and almonds, if you will eat almonds in excessive amount, it can lead to diarrhea, nausea, constipation, blood clotting and kidney failure. On the contrary, if you are eating almonds on a daily basis after soaking overnight it can give you a glowing skin, strong hair, sharp memory, good eyesight and can prevent you from issues like birth deficit.