Almond is one of the most nutritious nuts. It is also rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, protein and dietary fibre. It contains essential nutrients like vitamin A, magnesium, and antioxidants which improve heart health. Reduces cholesterol levels. You can remain healthy by eating it in winter, but like any food, moderation is important in eating almonds. There are some side effects of eating too many almonds during the cold months. Let's know about this
Disadvantages of eating too many almonds in winter
- Almonds are high in calories and consuming them in excess can increase the amount of calories in the body. Anyway, physical activity becomes difficult in winter, hence excess almonds can contribute to weight gain.
Almonds contain a high amount of fibre. If it is not consumed in limited quantity, it may cause digestive problems. This may bother you in the form of bloating, gas or constipation, especially if you are not drinking enough water.
- Almonds are rich in phosphorus, which is an essential mineral for bone health. However, eating too many almonds can lead to an excess of phosphorus which potentially does not interact well with calcium. This may affect your bones.
- Almonds are an important source of vitamin E, although excessive consumption of vitamin E can cause diarrhoea.
- Almonds contain a compound called oxalate which in large amounts can contribute to the formation of kidney stones, people who have kidney problems should be cautious about consuming almonds.
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