Almonds are very popular tree nuts. Almond nuts are high in healthy fats, fiber, protein, vitamin E and various important nutrients. They are high in antioxidants that can protect your cells from oxidative damage, a major contributor to aging and disease. Almonds are extremely high in magnesium, a mineral that many people don’t get enough of. High magnesium intake may offer major improvements for metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes. Though almonds are high in calories, eating them doesn’t seem to promote weight gain. Some studies even suggest the opposite, showing that almonds can enhance weight loss.
