People love almonds in all forms. Across the globe, these nuts have become one of the most sought-after foods and are a must-have in our daily diet. Given the host of health benefits these nuts carry in them, almonds have carved out a distinct space in Indian households.In India, eating almonds in the morning is an age-old tradition.
They are eaten as a snack, used in recipes, consumed to enhance skin care, often a part of cultural traditions, and deemed to be a much valued gift! Celebrated every year on 23rd January, National Almond Day is a way to recognize these delectable nuts and generate awareness around the various health benefits from consuming them. Almonds are a low glycemic index food may lower the blood sugar. Almonds helps in weight management as it satiating properties that promote feelings of fullness and improve gut health. Munching on almonds as a part of a healthy diet may help reduce dyslipidemia, one of the biggest risk factors for CVDs among Indians. C
onsuming a handful of almonds daily can improve the appearance of facial wrinkles, and skin tone and improve texture. Almonds may lower total and LDL cholesterol when included in a healthy diet and reduce levels of heart-damaging inflammation. Ritika Samaddar, Regional Head – Dietetics, Max Healthcare, Delhi, mentioned“Studies have also found that almonds may help in maintaining good”.