{"id":5494,"date":"2019-08-26T10:30:29","date_gmt":"2019-08-26T08:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rivareno.com\/?p=5494"},"modified":"2019-09-03T15:59:36","modified_gmt":"2019-09-03T13:59:36","slug":"do-almonds-cause-you-to-put-on-weight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rivareno.com\/en\/do-almonds-cause-you-to-put-on-weight\/","title":{"rendered":"Do almonds cause you to put on weight?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Like all dried fruit and nuts<\/strong>, almonds attract opposing views: their undeniable benefits are accompanied by a suspicion that they are a highly calorific food, and not advisable for those following a diet or looking to lose weight. In reality, in the right amount, almonds are good for us<\/strong>: they are a great panacea for the body, providing energy and nutrients<\/strong> that are essential for heart and bone health. Analysing their nutritional value, almonds and dried fruit and nuts almost become a natural dietary supplement<\/strong>: let’s find out how many almonds we can eat each day, as a snack to ward off hunger or as a dessert after a meal.<\/p>\n

The nutritional value of almonds: a concentrated store of energy<\/h2>\n

The almond<\/strong> is the edible seed of the almond tree, a plant belonging to the Rosaceae family. Originating in Asia, it then spread to Europe and Canada; known as a typical Sicilian speciality, it stands on the list of Traditional Agri-food Products, certified by the Ministry. Among oily seeds, the almond has the highest fibre content<\/strong> (12%), which – together with a high protein content and low carbohydrate content<\/strong> – makes it a healthy and filling snack, even in small quantities. The calories in almonds<\/strong> amount to 600 calories per 100g, but even though they constitute half of the nutrition present within the seed, the fats within almonds are unsaturated: it is therefore not true that almonds will make you put on weight. On the contrary, they can help to lower your levels of bad cholesterol and fight inflammation, <\/strong>thanks to the presence of Omega 3.<\/p>\n

The benefits of almonds: vitamins and minerals for health and beauty<\/h2>\n

Almonds are also healthy because they are a complete foodstuff<\/strong>: as well as protein, fibre and good fats, they also contain vitamins B and E, magnesium, calcium and iron.<\/strong> Vitamins are essential for the correct functioning of the metabolism: in particular, vitamin E fights free radicals, responsible for premature ageing, and strengthens the immune system. The benefits of almonds<\/strong> also extend to the nervous system, thanks to their magnesium content, which helps to alleviate stress and tiredness<\/strong>: calcium keeps bones strong<\/strong> and the iron content makes almonds a great remedy against anaemia<\/strong>.\u00a0 The presence of potassium combined with a low sodium content helps to reduce blood pressure<\/strong>. To take advantage of these benefits, how many almonds<\/strong> should we eat every day? Around 15, or 30g.<\/p>\n

Treat yourself: almonds are also good for your mood!<\/h2>\n

Almonds will only make you put on weight if consumed in excessive quantities or if you have an allergy or food intolerance: they are recommended for diabetics, because they help to stabilise blood sugar levels and contain little sugar. The nutritional value of almonds is so balanced<\/strong> that you can enjoy them as a guilt-free dessert, especially if you select an authentic and artisan product<\/strong>, made with natural and high-quality ingredients. The granita made by the RivaReno ice creamery<\/strong> is an extremely fine mixture of water, almonds and cane sugar<\/strong>, making it natural and light: only freshness is added to the calories of the almonds, to quench your thirst and give you an energy boost during daily life or before sport.<\/p>\n

If you don’t want to count how many almonds you need to munch away on everyday…treat yourself to a granita from the RivaReno ice creamery, and enjoy all the benefits of almonds!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Like all dried fruit and nuts, almonds attract opposing views: their undeniable benefits are accompanied by a suspicion that they are a highly calorific food, and not advisable for those following a diet or looking to lose weight. In reality, in the right amount, almonds are good for us: they are a great panacea for… View Article<\/a>","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":5453,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5494","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-en"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rivareno.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5494","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rivareno.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rivareno.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rivareno.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rivareno.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5494"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.rivareno.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5494\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5495,"href":"https:\/\/www.rivareno.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5494\/revisions\/5495"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rivareno.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5453"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rivareno.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5494"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rivareno.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5494"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rivareno.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5494"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}