How to Use Almond Oil for Health and Get All the Benefits

Almonds are blessed food with many health benefits, these are the edible seeds, they commonly referred to as nuts but it is actually the seeds found in the core of the almond fruit.

Almonds are very rich in fat which makes them a perfect source of oil, this oil is commonly used as a natural ingredient in hair and skincare along it is also good for health.

Unrefined oil is better than refined oil because, after harvesting, the almond nuts are hulled and dried before different modes are used to extract their oil. To get refined oil from almonds many chemicals and a high-heat process are used which negatively affects the nutritional value of oil. Like some nutrients are destroyed during high heat and chemical treatments. Refined oil is more cost-effective as compared to unrefined oil because of fewer nutrients. Unrefined almond oil is got by pressing raw almonds and without using chemical or high heat agents. This is the low heat process and also maintains the nutrients in the oil, unrefined almond oil are better for good health and culinary purposes.

Almond oil is a splendid source of vitamin E. It helps in reducing the risk of heart disease and obesity, and it may aid weight loss. It also contains a small amount of vitamin K. It may help your heart healthy. Almond oil consists of 70% monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fats, which increases levels of good HDL cholesterol. As we know that almonds are a great source of vitamin E and that higher intakes of vitamin E can help lower the risk of age related macular degeneration and cognitive decline in the elderly. Almonds are high in Antioxidants.

Almond oil may be beneficial for blood sugar control by adding it to your diet. Like a person who takes breakfast with added almond oil had lower blood sugar, both after the meal and throughout the day compared to participants who did not eat almond oil.




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