Are almonds good for you?

Question

especially if you're on a diet. What do they do?

Answer 1

Almonds are rich in monounsaturated fat like that found in olive oil. They are also a good source for fiber, vitamin E and protein. Seven almonds is well below the daily ounce (23 almonds) that has been found in studies to help lower bad LDL cholesterol by about 4 percent.
Walnuts contain healthful fat as well, primarily omega-3 polyunsaturated fat. The Food and Drug Administration now allows walnut packaging to carry a health claim based on research showing that 1.5 ounces of walnuts daily (about 1/3 cup) can help lower LDL cholesterol. The diet has to be low in cholesterol and saturated fat. You might want to alternate eating almonds one day and walnuts the next

Answer 2

You could eat about 12 almonds when you want to calm some of your cravings. When your stomach is empty, it secretes a hormone called ghrelin, which tells your brain that you need food. 12 almonds have just enough healthy fat to trigger the release of leptin, a protein that turns off the hunger pangs.

Answer 3

Yes, almonds are good for you in moderation of course. Nuts are high in fat, but it's the "good" kind. They are a good sourse of protein and can even help you maintain and/or lose weight. Check this out!

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Answer 4

No as they do not provide bulk/roughage.

Eat only when hungry and not more than thrice a day. Nothing other than water in between. Include plenty of uncooked vegetables and fruits in each meal, preferably 50%. Chew each morsel at least 32 times to activate ur body to generate signals of hunger/fullness. Obey these signals.

Take light exercises and brisk walks regularly preferably twice a day.

U will achieve what u have not even dreamt and that too in a reasonable time. Do not be in a hurry.

Answer 5

YES - especially for women - almonds are wonderful - they contain a special kind of fat that may not be completely absorbed by the body and instead acts as a barrier to other types of "bad" fat.

They help fight cravings – a handful of nuts (about 2 ounces or 24 of them) will be able to make you full. They lower cholesterol – they are rich in vitamin E, flavonoids and other antioxidants (make sure you eat them with skin). They can help lower bad cholesterol. They contain "good" oil - monounsaturated fat that clear your arteries and make you feel full.

I always take them with me when I go hiking, just don't eat too many, they are loaded with fat - eat them in moderation. Try to get roasted unsalted almonds from Trader Joe.

Also - a good book to read (The Abs Diet).

Answer 6

yah...soaked almonds overnite r good for health as it don't 've fats to add on .It makes ur memory strong n gives u energy.