Expert opinion from Deidre Huysamen
Dietician – Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services · 7 years of experience · South Africa
Raw almonds are very nutrient dense and can form part of a healthy diet on a daily basis. Consuming almonds will contribute to your daily fibre, vitamin E, magnesium, manganese and unsaturated fat needs. The high fibre content of almonds will help to control your blood sugar levels, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and maintain gut health. The high content of unsaturated fats plays a significant role in maintaining heart health but helping to lower total and LDL cholesterol levels. The vitamin E in almonds functions as a powerful dietary antioxidant, which helps to protect the body from various diseases by neutralising free radicals. The high magnesium content will not only play a role in lowering blood pressure but also helps to maintain muscle function and prevent muscle cramps.
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Expert opinion from Barbara Cronje
Master’s degree, Public Health Nutrition · 3 years of experience · South Africa
Almonds are not a nut but a seed. Almonds are packed with nutrients like protein, healthy fats, fibre, and micronutrients. Almonds contain mostly monounsaturated fats that are good for your heart health. They are rich in antioxidants that can help to reduce inflammation in your body. Both raw nuts and roasted nuts can be healthy to include in your diet. Raw nuts tend to be slightly lower in fat and sodium, but roasted nuts might be easier to digest.
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Expert opinion from Iyanuoluwa Oyetunji
Master of Science in Medicine, specialization in Human Nutrition · 2 years of experience · South Africa
Almonds belong to the group of tree nuts and may be the most popular in the group. Almonds are rich in antioxidants, eating almonds daily may help to reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Almonds are also rich in monounsaturated fatty acids which may help regulate the level of cholesterol in the blood. They also help to maintain healthy blood levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
