Go Natural Almonds

Almonds are sweet and rich in mineral nuts

Almonds contain vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber, and so they may offer a number of health benefits. Just a handful of almonds — approximately 1 ounce — contains one-eighth of a person's daily protein needs.Almonds are high in fat, but it is unsaturated fat. This type of fat does not increase the risk of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or "bad" cholesterol.Almonds, along with other nuts and seeds, may help improve lipid, or fat, levels in the blood. This can benefit heart health.Vitamin E and other antioxidants help prevent oxidative damage in the body. This damage can occur when too many free radicals accumulate.

Many people eat their almonds roasted, but there are even more benefits to eating them raw. Nuts in general have fat, but they’re either polyunsaturated or monounsaturated fats, and many nuts are high fatty acid which protect the heart and the arteries. 

They’re also good sources of minerals like iron, potassium and magnesium.

They are cholesterol free, which means they don’t flood the bloodstream with glucose after they’re eaten. This means they’re beneficial to people with diabetes and can help protect against diabetes.

Fortunately, the delicately flavored and versatile almond is available throughout the year to make a healthy and tasty addition to both sweet and savory dishes. Although packaged almonds are available year round, they are the freshest in mid-summer, which is when they are at the height of their season.