Oman health: 10 reasons to eat almonds

We know it is a daunting task to find a wholesome snack, however, a handful (23 approximately) of almonds could be a convenient snack that can be eaten anywhere, any time of the day; whether at home, work or on the go. Here are 10 reasons why we should eat almonds.

1. Weight management can be a disheartening sight, with endless hours spent in the gym and when consuming so called healthy processed foods fail to show any remarkable difference in your weight, one should look to almonds as energy giving food.

2. To keep those hunger pangs at bay during extensive work hours when we mindlessly munch on to greasy chips or devour on a bar of chocolates. Keeping a small of box of almonds stashed in your office desk or your bag is a far healthier snack option.

3.Almonds work divinely as a post workout snack or breakfast snack, they are quick to eat and will give you all the important nutrients.

4. Starting your day with a handful of almonds, mixed in your cereal as a breakfast snack does wonders to kick-start your day on a healthier note.

5. Constipation is not a pretty sight, sometimes chemical laxatives fail to give us the required bowel movement. Soaked almonds come to the rescue, disguised in a bottle in your kitchen shelf; these wonder goodies are the best way to combat your constipation problems, in a jiffy.

6. One never knew that almonds may lower total and LDL cholesterol when included in a healthy diet and reduce levels of heart damaging inflammation, this sounds perfect for those who suffer from a heart condition.

7. In this day to day hectic lifestyle we pursue, one easily gets devoid of energy as the day comes to an end. Not many food items convert their properties into energy, however, almonds are a natural source of many essential nutrients, including protein and healthy fats, making them a nutrient-rich and energy giving snack that can help keep you going throughout the day.

8. Diabetes, is one of the major concerns not only amongst the old but it is very prevalent amongst the youth these days, conversely almonds can help lower the blood sugar impact of carbohydrate foods that they are eaten with, which affects fasting insulin levels. Hence the consumption of almonds can manage your diabetes at ease.

9. Cheat days are something that a diet freak swears by, once a week is when most of us indulge in heavenly greasy goodness. But, what if we told you that almonds can be served in quirky and yummy ways, which you could gorge on to anytime? One can easily relish over a bowl of almond and chicken tikka salad.

10.Try adding some almonds which are energy giving food to your salads to give that extra crunch and punch to your meals, it can do wonders.