24 Almonds A Day Can Help Keep The Doctor Away!

You may have heard that “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”…but has anyone told you about ALMONDS?

Granted, you have to eat more than one – 24 each day, to be precise. But boy, do those 24 almonds pack a good-for-you punch.

 Health Benefits of Almonds:

 FAT:

The 13 grams of monounsaturated fat (a good fat!)  found in 24 almonds can help reduce your “bad” cholesterol levels and raise your “good” cholesterol levels. Monounsaturated fats can also lower your risk of heart disease and stroke.

 PROTEIN:

Nuts are a good source of protein, and almonds are an ESPECIALLY good source. 24 almonds carry 6 grams of protein, which is a benefit to every cell in your body! Protein builds strong bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and even blood.

 FIBER

24 almonds a day will give you 3.5 grams of fiber If you’re getting enough fiber, you can reduce your  risk of  heart disease, cancer, diabetes, gallstones, and kidney stones.

 VITAMINS AND MINERALS

Almonds are also full of healthy vitamins and minerals. 24 almonds contain 12% of your daily recommended calcium (healthy bones!) and 35% of your daily Vitamin E (healthy immune system!).

 Almonds provide magnesium for your muscles, phosphorous, and folate — which is ESPECIALLY good  for pregnant women.

 ANTIOXIDANTS

Remember when green tea became popular? It rose to fame for its antioxidants, which can boost your immune system and fight off free radicals. 24 almonds provide you with the same antioxidants found in green tea!

Almonds have real “superfood” potential. Lucky for you, they’re also tasty and convenient for snacking at your desk or on the go!