Reduce Cholesterol Levels

Almonds have been shown to lower 'bad' cholesterol in the blood while maintaining 'good' cholesterol. This is critical for reducing the risk of heart disease. The Pennsylvania State University in the United States conducted a study in 2015 to investigate the effects of almond intake on bad cholesterol. The 12-week trial included 48 patients with high levels of bad cholesterol, often known as low-density lipoprotein.

They ate 42 grams (1.5 ounces) of almonds every day. Almonds were found to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol while maintaining HDL (good) cholesterol. A diet comprising 20% of the calories received from almonds is beneficial in decreasing bad cholesterol by around 12.4 mg/dL. A simple daily consumption of one or two handfuls of low carbohydrate almonds will aid in the reduction of bad cholesterol and the maintenance of good cholesterol levels in the blood. It lowers the risk of heart disease in otherwise healthy people.