There are enough lists on the internet that show the benefits of almonds. There are numerous reasons why one should add almonds to their daily diet, but it is a lesser known fact that almonds may aid in shedding those extra kilos.

It has been found that those whose diet is rich in almonds lost comparatively more weight than those whose diet is high in carbs, calories being the same in both. Here is how almonds can help with weight loss:

The studies show that when a 43-grams portion of dry-roasted, lightly salted almonds were consumed every day for four weeks, there would be a great increase in Vitamin E levels and also in monounsaturated or as a commonly used term is “good” fat levels. There wouldn’t be any weight gain in this.

• The studies show that when a 43-grams portion of dry-roasted, lightly salted almonds were consumed every day for four weeks, there would be a great increase in Vitamin E levels and also in monounsaturated or as a commonly used term is “good” fat levels. There wouldn’t be any weight gain in this.
• Women who would consume more than 5 ounces of almonds in a week i.e. about 90 almonds in total would have lowered the risk of heart disease by 35% as compared to those who rarely had the nuts.
• Also, eating almonds twice a week would help reduce the risk of having a second heart attack by 25%.

• Almonds have been found to be low in calories with 10 almonds having approximately 78 calories.
• Other useful nutrients that almonds contain are Vitamin E, fiber, mono-saturated fat, B Vitamins like niacin, biotin and zinc. Thus, overall almonds would help you curb sugar cravings and cut hunger.
• Almonds being a rich source of protein, would raise the levels of healthy fats and protein levels in your body, thus diminishing processed carbohydrates which would help in shedding fat.

Here is how you can eat almonds for weight loss purpose:

• Keep the 10-15 almonds in water overnight. Eat them in the morning empty stomach.
• Use them as a replacement snack food. One of the small meals you have in a day can be a handful of nuts. In doing so, you will also add fiber into your meal.
• Use chopped almonds in other foods like smoothies, salads, yogurt and such.
• A replacement of almonds can be almond butter, which can be used in place of butter.
• Add Almond Oil to your milk or juice. A few drops are enough.