Are almonds healthy? Discover this nutritious snack.
Almonds make a fantastic snack and almond milk a refreshing drink.
“Almonds are one of the most popular and enjoyed tree nuts,” explains Top Nutrition Coaching registered dietitian Kat Benson.
They are rich in plant-based protein, which aids satiety, muscle repair, and growth, and heart-healthy fats, which benefit heart and brain function.
Almonds were bitter and dangerous 3,000 years ago due to high quantities of cyanogenic diglucoside amygdalin, or cyanide.
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Evidence suggests that genetic selection and domestication created a non-toxic type during the Pharaohs' reign.
Beyond avoiding wild, non-commercial almonds, tree nut allergy sufferers should avoid them.
Sounds like a great snack or lunch alternative. Almonds with salt or taste may be too high in sodium for people with hypertension or other sensitivities.