The word BADAAM fills our mind with thoughts of health, beauty food and a lifestyle that is said to be shahi. But almonds are now not only in reach of rich man , they are woven into the fabric of indian cuisine and very often in indian lifestyle also.
The reasons are simple.This nut is packed with nutrients and components virtually every food with its mild taste.Almonds are rich in quality nutrients such as protein and monounsaturated fat and research reveals that that contrary to common belief,eating almonds does not necessarily lead to weight gain.
Rather ,almonds play a crucial role in weight management of their effect on appetite satiety.
Almonds can be used in various ways…….sliced,diced,roasted,blanched or flavoured -you can munch on almond anyway you like.Eating almond with their brown skin also provides dietary fibre and powerful antioxidants that help defend your body from free radicals.
A handful of almonds a day is perfect ,healthy snack for the whole family,while sitting or playing.
Almonds can be eaten through out the year ,be it any ordinary day,special occasion or season.You can easily carry them around as an anytime snack as well.
Almonds may help protect against lifestyle diseases.California almonds are cholesterol free and low in saturated fat.Research is showing that they may also help maintain a healthy heart with heavy cholesterol levels.
Almonds may help reduce LDL or bad cholesterol and increase the HDL or good cholesterol as part of a diet low in saturated fat.
For very diet conscious people who have got raised cholesterol levels and those who can afford it almond oil is used for cooking as it has low monounsaturated fat.
Almond oil is also used as hair oil and body oils for its beneficial effects.
So these little nuts have more health secrets packed in them than you can imagine. Next time you think of a snack between meals or just have a craving for something crunchy,tasty an
