Outstanding health benefits of almond fruit A Series Of Outstanding health benefits of almond fruit A series of Presentation By Mr Allah Dad Khan Former DG Agriculture Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar allahdad52@gmail.com

3. Almond Nutrition
1. Almonds are 13 percent protein.
2. One ounce (or about 23 almonds) is an excellent source of vitamin
E, magnesium, fiber and protein.
3. Almonds are filled with minerals such as magnesium, copper,
potassium, calcium, phosphorus and iron, and also B vitamins.
4. A one-ounce serving of almonds contains about the same amount
of antioxidants as a serving of broccoli.
5. Almonds are one of the best whole food sources of vitamin E, with
about one third of the daily value per ounce.
6. Heart-healthy with monounsaturated fat, almonds are also
cholesterol-free.
7. One-quarter cup of almonds contains about 18 grams of fat, of
which 11 grams are heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.
8. 20-25 almonds contain as much calcium as 1/4 cup of milk.

4. Almond the tree
Almond is a small ephemeral tree, which generally
growing about 4–10 meters in height, having a trunk
spread about 30 centimeters in diameter. The young
twigs are first green, and become purplish when
exposed to sunlight, and later becomes grey in their
second year. The leaves are usually about 3–5 inches
long. The flowers are about 3-5 cm and appear white
to pale pink

5. Almond Strengthened Brain power
Almonds contain
phenylalanine, a brain
chemical that helps promote
the healthy development of
our cognitive functions. So
forget all the voices in your
head that are saying that
nuts are bad for you, and
add almonds to your daily
routine, like a milkshake
snack at cleaning or cooking
by replacing milk and
Normal flour with almond
milk and almond flour.

6. Almond for lose weight
 Almonds are what is known
as a nutrient-dense food.
What that means is
almonds pack a lot of
nutrition into a small space
and that almonds can help
your stomach feel full. If
you feel full, you will
probably eat less. That,
combined with all the
nutrients that provides
almonds, leads to a
healthier diet and improves
the chances of one to lose
weight.

7. Almond Cure diabetes
No, almond diet can not
cure diabetes. But
almonds are known to do
is to level and stabilize
blood sugar levels in the
body, especially after
eating. This means
Almonds are a good food
to help people with
diabetes in observing
sugar levels.

8. Almond rich In fiber
You know what I mean.
Almonds are rich in
natural fiber, which means
that help ease the
stomach and intestines.
People who suffer from
constipation can find
benefits in eating a
handful of almonds a day.

9. Almond Act as Antioxidants
Studies have shown
almonds, especially the
skin of almonds contain
flavonoids, which acts as
an antioxidant and
scientists believe it helps
the body to protect cells
from damage.

10. Almond safe for Heart Disease
The Food and Drug
Administration is in this
case. While it has been
shown that a diet rich in
almonds and other nuts, is
good for the heart, the FDA
has officially declared that
“Scientific evidence
suggests but does not
prove, that eating 1.5
ounces per day of most of
nuts, such as almonds, as
part of a diet low in
saturated fat and cholesterol
may reduce the risk of heart
disease.

11. Almond prevent cancer
 The fiber in almonds has a
detoxifying effect. This
allows the fiber to move
food through the digestive
system more efficiently,
cleaning the system and
the prevention of colon
cancer. The National
Cancer Institute recently
published a study linking
diets high in fiber with a
lower risk of colon cancer.

12. Almond Good for Bones
Almonds also contain a
fair amount of calcium,
which is important for
bone strength and help
prevent bone-thinning
disease known as
osteoporosis. All this also
means calcium almonds
are good for stronger
teeth, which are the
bones.

13. Almond serve as Gluten Free Diet
For those who can not eat
foods containing wheat,
almonds are a perfect
substitute. How? Almonds
are usually about 25 percent
carbohydrates, which means
they can be crushed and
used for baking cookies,
biscuits and other breads.
Since almonds are gluten
free diet it is excellent
choice for those people with
sensitive to gluten or have to
deal with wheat allergies.

14. Almond Good For Blood
High blood pressure
generally goes hand in
hand alongside diets high
in sodium and inadequate
in calcium and potassium.
Sodium is in general bad
for the blood, and
Potassium is good for the
blood.Almonds are rich in
potassium and low in
sodium, both are factors
that regulate blood
pressure.

15. Almond alkalize the body
Almonds are the only nut
and one of the few
proteins that are alkaline
forming. When your body
is not alkaline enough,
you risk osteoporosis,
poor immune function,
low energy and weight
gain.

16. Almond help provide good brain function
Almonds contain riboflavin
and L-carnitine, nutrients
that boost brain activity
and may also reduce the
risk of Alzheimer’s
disease