The almond has long been knows as a superfood. Not only is it delicious, it also packs a lot of nutritional benefits. Let’s list down a few, shall we?
- Fiber – Almonds are a great source of dietary fiber so it helps prevent constipation and keeps our insides clean. Also, munching on almonds help keep up fuller longer so it prevents us from mindless and unhealthy snacking.
- Vitamin E – A 1/4 cup of almonds gives you 25% of your daily Vitamin E requirement. Wow. Sure beats getting my Vitamin E from a capsule. At least with eating almonds, I get my vitamin from a pure and natural source 😛
- Calcium – Almonds contain the highest amount of calcium among nuts. Great news for lactose-intolerant people like me who cannot get calcium from milk.
- Beneficial to heart health – Almonds contain only low levels of saturated fat and no cholesterol. Studies also show that eating almonds can help you maintain low cholesterol levels. According to the US FDA, eating 1.5 ounces of almonds per day may help reduce the risk of heart disease. And with my family’s history of problems with the ticker, this is certainly good news for me!
- Folic acid – If you are pregnant (I am not. Not yet, haha), almonds are a great source of this nutrient without the risk of increased cholesterol levels.
I got a bag of this on Friday from S&R (P700 for a 2-pounds bag). I already have a whole list of things to do with it: for a trail mix, to coat chicken and fish fillets, to mix with pasta (I know, weird) and sprinkle on salads.
And while I did line up for almost half an hour just for a bag of almonds, it was definitely worth it! ^_^
