Weight loss, heart health, more: 9 benefits of almonds

Weight loss, heart health, more: 9 benefits of almonds

By Namita S Kalla | July 18, 2025 |  Image: Canva

Offers variety

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Almonds are among the favourite  nuts. You can consume them raw, soaked, roasted, powdered, or pressed into oil. Besides you’ll also have it as cream, milk, even festive sweets

It is nutrient rich

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Every small almond is replete  with nutrients like vitamin E, magnesium, calcium, fibre, protein  and unsaturated fats. All of which boost your heart, bone and gut health

Calms cravings

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Despite their calories, almonds  don’t promote weight gain. Soaking almonds can boost their digestibility. Also, these nuts can keep you full  and calm down cravings

Lowers bad cholesterol

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Those who consume almond regularly have slightly reduced LDL levels. These small nuts lower bad cholesterol and promote metabolic health

Eases blood pressure

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Some studies found lower diastolic pressure in people when they ate almonds daily, especially when amounts crossed fifty grams or more

Diabetes results vary

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Some groups saw no sugar change; others, mild improvement. For those who have diabetes, it shows improved long-term sugar levels like HbA1c

Suits Indian diabetics

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Among Indian diabetics, the prediabetes or diabetes saw real improvements in blood sugar and fasting insulin after adding almonds to their diet

Feeds gut bugs

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Almonds help your gut grow  good bacteria, those that support digestion and metabolism. They break down food, ease digestion, and improve nutrient absorption

Nudges hunger hormones

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Almond fibre may help improve hormones like GLP-1 that regulate appetite and glucose. No magic. Just honest gut work

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