Soaked almonds and its benefits! How many almonds can you consume?

Soaked almonds and its benefits! We all know that Almonds are loaded with nutrition. You find this nut everywhere. Almonds contain all the nutrients such as Protein, Vitamin, Fiber, Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids, potassium, zinc, magnesium, calcium and so on.

Everyone suggests that eating almonds every day improves our health and beauty. But we should know how many almonds needs to consume and how it can be consumed.

According to Almonds.com, you can eat one ounce, which is 23 almonds on a daily basis. As per United States Department of Agriculture (USDA),  in 1 Ounce almonds, the nutritional facts are,

• Calories – 164
• Fat – 14.36 g (73%)
• Carbs – 5.6 g (14%)
• Protein – 6.03 g (13%)

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Snacking with Honey Glazed Almonds Food and beverages that we eat in between our regular meal is termed as snaking. Honey glazed almonds are also great snacking option. No matter what time of a day you feel like eating snacks, these honey glazed almonds are a perfect companion of all times.

Typically snacking is not looked at as a good habit. It is because snacks are mostly referred to high calories and fatty foods e.g. cookies, cakes and wafers. Honey glazed almonds, on the contrary, is a healthy snacking option that even your dietician will like you to eat.

Healthy snacking vs unhealthy snacking. Whether snacking leads to weight gain or weight loss is no proven theory behind that. Few claim snacking to increase metabolism, but again there is no scientific research that proves the same. Healthline released a beautiful, evidence based article and wrote in detail about healthy and unhealthy snacking.

Concluding many research's together, the fine line is to choose healthy snacking option. You may snack to prevent hunger or may be to eat smaller portions thorough out the day. The reason could be different, but the choice should be healthy.

In healthy eating habit one of the suggested step is to replace unhealthy snacks with healthy snacks. Honey glazed almonds would be a good replacement. Almond and Honey benefits.

Almonds are a great source of vitamin E. Along with vitamin E, Almonds are also source of vitamin B2, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, biotin, and copper. Interestingly, more than 60% of the fat that almonds contain are monounsaturated fat that helps in lowering cholesterol.

On the other side, honey prevents cancer and heart diseases. I always depend on honey and turmeric when it comes to treating cough and throat irritation. Honey also helps in regulating blood sugar and its probiotic nature increase good bacteria in the body.

When combined together, almond and honey benefit the entire body system. Heating effects on Honey. Pure honey can stay unspoiled for thousands of years. A spoon of honey with Luke warm water helps in cutting down the fact, however, boiling or heating honey directly is never a good idea. Temperature more than 37 Degree Celsius (98.6F) has detrimental effects on the nutritional values of honey.

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What’s the difference between eating Raw almonds and Soaked almonds,

Raw almonds are generally hard to consume. It would make the digestion very difficult. The brown skin of almonds contains tannin which inhibits nutrient absorption. Our body cannot breakdown this enzyme-inhibiting compound. 

Soaked almonds are more healthy. In order to absorb all those nutrients, the almonds you eat, should be soaked in water overnight. Once you soak almonds the peel comes off easily and allows the nut to release all the nutrients easily.

How to soak the almonds?

• Take approx 20 almonds in a cup of water, cover and allow them to soak for 8 hours or overnight.
• Next day, the size of the almonds would have been increased, drain the water, peel off the skin.

Almonds should not be consumed on an empty stomach. Add with vegetables, fruits or with other nuts. Instead of taking 20 almonds at one time, it’s good to consume lets say 10 in the morning and 10 in the evening.

Soaked almonds and its benefits

1. It reduces the bad cholesterol and increases the good cholesterol level.
2. Vitamin E present in soaked almonds, it helps to prevent aging and its antioxidant prevents inflammation.
3. Vitamin B17 present in soaked almonds, prevents cancer.
4. Almonds also maintains the glucose level and regulates the blood pressure.
5. Soaking almonds help in digestion, The monounsaturated fats in almonds keep you full and it helps with weight-loss.
6. Soaked almonds contain folic acid, which prevents birth defects.
7. It boosts your energy and improve the brain function.
8. It’s a good source of calcium and its strengthens bones and teeth.
9. Vitamin E, it reduces the skin damage and it increases the glow.
10. It strengthens and nourishes hair, reduces hair fall, dandruff and promotes hair growth.

Eat healthy and Stay healthy 🙂

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