Nut
Almond
A crunchy nut rich in vitamin E and healthy fats, eaten to support the heart, skin, and steady energy.
⤢📊 How it ranks (our editor score) — 82/100Tap to see the breakdown
🌱 What it is
Almonds are tree nuts with a firm, ivory-colored kernel under a thin brown skin, eaten raw, roasted, or soaked, and rich in vitamin E and healthy fats.
📜 Where it comes from
Almonds have been cultivated in the Middle East and Mediterranean for thousands of years, appearing in ancient Egyptian tombs and biblical texts as a valued food. Traditional Mediterranean and Middle Eastern diets relied on almonds as a nourishing snack, a role that spread to the West as almond growing expanded in California in the 1800s and 1900s.
✨ Why it's good for you
- May help support heart health
- May help support healthy skin
- May help support steady, lasting energy between meals
- May help support healthy cholesterol levels
🥗 Nutrition
Per 1 oz, about 23 almonds (28 g) · about 164 calories
- Vitamin E: 7.3 mg
- Protein: 6 g
- Fiber: 3.5 g
- Magnesium: 76 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
🥄 How to use it
Eat a small handful (about 20 almonds) most days as a snack, or add them to oatmeal, salads, and dishes; soaking overnight makes them easier to digest for some.
How much: A small handful (about 20 almonds) most days.
Why it works: Nutrition science attributes almond's benefits to vitamin E, an antioxidantA helpful substance in colorful fruits and vegetables that protects your cells from everyday wear and tear. More →, and its monounsaturated fats, which are thought to support heart health.
Show full details & how to prepare it
Almonds are rich in vitamin E, healthy monounsaturated fats, protein, and fiber — a combination that supports healthy cholesterol, nourishes the skin, and provides steady, satisfying energy between meals. A small daily handful is the simple way to enjoy them.
Ways to prepare it
⚠️ Cautions
- A whole food and nourishing; calorie-dense, so keep to a small handful.
- A tree-nut allergy is a clear reason to avoid them.
- Choose raw or dry-roasted, unsalted almonds to keep sodium down.
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