Not all products can boast of useful properties. But the almond is contains many vitamins and other elements necessary for our health and beauty.
The website AdMe.ru found out that there are seven positive changes that will happen to the body if you consume these nuts every day.
The reduction of cholesterol
The almonds included in the list of the 5 most effective foods that lower “bad” cholesterol. If the level of this type of cholesterol has been exceeded, the amount of almonds it is recommended to increase to 20-30 pieces a day. Symptoms of this condition are white dots (Wens) on the lower eyelids, pain in the legs, early gray hair.
Healthy hair
Almonds contains almost all the minerals and vitamins necessary for hair growth, their health and beauty. Magnesium and zinc stimulates hair growth, strengthens tocopherol, and vitamins give the hair Shine and strength.
Prevention of heart disease
Antioxidants, monounsaturated fatty acids, magnesium, and copper present in almonds, provides powerful support for the heart and circulatory system. Prevention of coronary heart disease and other heart disorders eating almonds with the peel you need.
Preventing the appearance of wrinkles
These nuts in sufficient quantities is manganese, which participates in production of collagen, the protein responsible for the tone and elasticity of the skin. Also with aging helps to fight the vitamin E which is an antioxidant.
Healthy microflora
In the peel of the almonds contain prebiotics — the elements necessary for the growth and reproduction of beneficial bacteria in the gut. Dysbacteriosis (symptoms are bloating and abdominal pain, bad breath, indigestion) daily dose of almonds is recommended to increase to 30-35 pieces.
Slimming
One scientific study proved that people who eat almonds, consume less carbohydrates (sweets, pastries) throughout the day. Weight loss also contributes to the normalization of metabolism, which provide vitamins and fiber present in these nuts.
Improving the functioning of the brain
Regular consumption of almonds due to the presence in it of the tocopherol and fatty acids improves the memory. In addition, these nuts allow you to delay the aging of the brain.