Almonds / Badam

The next time your mom forces a few almonds into your hand as you leave the house in a rush, don't crib eat them!

They are known to help your body prevent Cancer!

Health and Nutrition Facts

Skin:They are great for the skin.If you add almond oil or almond milk to your skincare regime, it will make your skin softer, more supple and flawless. You can also massage almond oil into your skin.

Good for Heart:Almonds contain minerals like potassium, folic acid, protein, mono saturated fats and vitamin E. Hence eating them can significantly reduce your chances of heart diseases.

Stamina: If you are in the habit of consuming cups of coffee and energy drinks to get a boost of energy,try eating almonds instead! Riboflavin, copper and manganese in the nuts will give you stamina.

Weight Loss:Like blueberries and pomegranates , almonds are super foods that can help reduce weight significantly. Drink unsweetened almond milk for faster weight loss.

Control Blood Pressure:Almonds regulate your blood pressure because they are high in potassium and low in sodium. They also help in keeping your cholesterol levels in check.

Interesting Facts

100 AD: The Romans showered newly weds with almonds as a fertility charm.
There are documented findings that nut meals and dried fruits were treated as delicacies of the time, as the cultivation of these foods was not very prevalent.
Historically, almonds are mentioned 73 times in the Old Testament, and the branch of the almond tree was used as the staff of the Pope.