Almonds as Immune Booster Foods

Almonds are a type of dry fruits that are majorly consumed to prevent and fight off colds.They are small in size but they contain lot of nutrients beneficial to the body,whole body pulp made up of vitamins and minerals and healthy foods.

The benefits of almonds include:

v  Lowering blood pressure

v  Control blood sugar

v  Regulate cholesterol level

v  Ellevate constipation, respiratory disorders, and anemia.

v  They also help in hair repair and growth, nail strengthening, and dental strength and care.

v  They have Vitamin E and C which are great immune boosters

v  A nut contains 5 grams of carbohydrates which maintain a low-carb level in the diet.

v  It is rich in antioxidants that regulate free radicals preventing infections, with an anti-inflammatory effect,immune-boosting properties, and anti-hepatotoxicity effect.

v  Almonds improve the movement of food through the colon, thereby preventing build-up and possibly the subsequent colon cancer.

v  The presence of Vitamin E is an effective antioxidant that reduces the risks of heart diseases and coupled with magnesium they help prevent heart attacks.

v  Almond oil is a nutritive element providing good health and functioning of the nervous systems. As a dry fruit, it contains riboflavin and L-carnitine which have been associated with increased brain development and activity. They are recommended for children to help brain development. They also reduce the risks of Alzheimer’s disease.

v  The vitamins, minerals, and phosphorus have been linked to bone development and strengthening.

v  Almond oil is used for massaging and improves skin appearance and reverses signs of aging.

Almonds can be consumed in different ways including, making almond milk a nutritive beverage better than milk; can be used as a top-up in yogurt or oatmeal; grinding the nuts to make powder which can be used to prepare almond butter by adding salt; sprinkling almond powder in vegetables and salads; used as a garnish in dishes and pizzas.