Nutrition Facts about Almond Powder

• The high content of oleic acid in almonds helps to fight against coronary diseases. Oleic acid, an unsaturated fatty acid reduces blood pressure.

   

• Almonds contain anti-oxidants which remove the toxic oxygen free radicals from our skin and mucous membrane.

   

• These nuts are rich in vitamin E which acts as a fat-soluble antioxidant. Vitamin E in almonds is present in the alpha-tocopherol form. 100 grams of almonds contain 25 grams of vitamin E.

   

• Almonds contain unsaturated fats which have no cholesterol. It also aids in reducing the levels of LDL cholesterol that helps in lowering the chances of heart diseases.

   

• Lots of minerals are present in almonds which include calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron and zinc among others. Calcium, being the main mineral constituent of our body is needed for toning up muscles and bones and preventing diseases like osteoporosis. A healthy consumption of almonds everyday helps meet the daily magnesium requirement of 300mg in young women and 350mg in young men.

   

• Almonds are rich in folic acid and therefore beneficial for pregnant women, as they prevents the risk of birth defects in a baby. Folic acid also reduces the chances of cervical cancer.

   

• Almonds are a source of phytochemicals which are chemical substances obtained from plants and help keep cancer and cardiac problems at bay. Phyto-chemicals cut down on the risk of cancer and several other chronic diseases.

   

• Most of the B-complex vitamins such as riboflavin, thiamin, pantothenic acid and B-6 are obtained from these nuts.