A Healthy Nut

Almonds are one of the most nutritious of all nuts. As more and more consumers become dedicated to healthy lifestyles, experts have found that adding natural foods, such as almonds, to your diet may just be the prescription for physical wellness in the 21st century. Almonds are low in saturated fat and contain many other protective nutrients: calcium and magnesium for strong bones, vitamin E and compounds called phytochemicals, which may help protect against cardiovascular disease and even cancer. This little nut is also loaded with minerals like magnesium, phosphorus as well aszinc, and don’t forget calcium andlots of healthy fiber– they’re in there too!

If you’re pregnant, or thinking about it, almonds are a great source of the folic acid you need. Almonds also contain more magnesium than oatmeal or even spinach. To ensure strong bones and teeth you need phosphorous, which almonds provide plenty of.

Almond as a Beautifier

In regards to beauty, almonds have long been lauded for their beauty benefits. From ancient Egypt to the Victorian Age to modern times, they’ve been popular ingredients in lotions and potions that cleanse, exfoliate, moisturize and nourish. Crunching a handful of almonds will also make sure your skin glow and radiate, something we’re always wishing for.

Eat and look for almonds’ products not just to be healthy, but also to stay beautiful!