Almonds, among all nuts are considered to be the healthiest given their rich constitution of proteins, magnesium, calcium, zinc, fiber, vitamin E, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. They have a bag full of benefits to offer provided they are eaten in the right manner. There’s a reason why we decided to talk about the benefits of soaked almonds in particular here. Almonds in general have an outer brown layer called tannin, that basically helps the seed to grow but deters the digestive capability of the human body when eaten. When the almonds are soaked overnight (8 hours), an enzyme called lipase is released which aids in digestion.

Get ready to be amazed by the goodness that these soaked almonds can bring to your body!

1.       Soaked almonds are rich in Vitamin B17, flavonoids and folic acid which are vital nutrients required by the body to fight against cancer cells.

2.       By taking in 5-6 soaked almonds a day, you are doing your Central Nervous System a big favour. The essential fats present in them have been proven to improve memory power significantly.

3.       Cholesterol levels can be kept under control as they are rich in Mono Unsaturated Fatty Acid (MUFA) which are responsible for keeping your heart healthy.

4.       Eating a diet rich in almonds increases the amount of alpha tocopherol in the blood which is one of the key components of maintaining blood pressure.

5.       The insoluble fibres present in almonds have been proven to help prevent constipation.

6.       Pregnant women can be extremely benefitted from the folic acid it has since it provides ultimate nourishment to the mother and the foetus and also makes labour smooth and safe.

7.       If you’re working your way towards losing weight, snacking on soaked almonds can help keep your cravings at bay and also aid in metabolism.

8.       They are also richly packed with anti-oxidants which inhibit free radical damage and helps slowing the ageing process of the skin.

References:

http://food.ndtv.com/opinions/ why-soaked-almonds-are-better- than-raw-almonds-726909?utm_so urce=taboola&utm_medium=vkool

http://www.thehealthsite.com/d iseases-conditions/health-bene fits-of-soaked-almonds/