Almonds: TOP 15 Foods for a Long and healthy Life

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The almond is a species of tree native to the Middle East and South Asia. "Almond" is also the name of the edible and widely cultivated seed of this tree.

Almonds are packed with nutrients — fiber, riboflavin, magnesium, iron and calcium. In fact, one serving (about seven almonds) has more calcium than any other type of nut — 22 milligrams. One serving also provides almost 15% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of vitamin E. And they're good for your heart. Most of the fat in almonds is monounsaturated fat — a healthier type of fat that may help lower blood cholesterol levels.

Nutrients in Almonds (per 34.5 grams) :

• manganese    daily needs satisfies at  45%
• vitamin E    daily needs satisfies at  44.8%
• magnesium    daily needs satisfies at  24.6%
• tryptophan    daily needs satisfies at  21.8%
• copper    daily needs satisfies at  20%
• vitamin B2    daily needs satisfies at  17.6%
• phosphorus    daily needs satisfies at  16.8%
• Calories (205)    daily needs satisfies at  11%

Health Benefits of Almonds:

•           Almonds Lower Cholesterol and Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease :Almonds added to the diet have a favorable effect on blood cholesterol levels,and those who consume nuts five times a week have about a 50 percent reduction in risk of heart attack according to the Loma Linda School of Public Health.

•           Almonds provide healthy fats and aid in weight loss:Almonds are superfoods that can help reduce weight significantly. Drink unsweetened almond milk for faster weight loss. (Data from the Nurses’ Health Study. WHFood’s article on almonds :Those who ate nuts at least two times per week were 31 percent less likely to gain weight than were those who never or seldom ate them in a study involving 8865 adults. ).
•     Almonds Provide Protection against Cardiovascular Disease :Almonds contain minerals like potassium, folic acid, protein, monosaturated fats and vitamin E. Hence eating them can significantly reduce your chances of heart diseases.

•            Almonds nourish the nervous system :Almonds provide you with brain power, They contain many essential nutrients, which can actually help you improve the way you think!.

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3- onion
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6- Kiwifruit 
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8- Gooseberries
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14-Almond
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