Almonds are high in antioxidants, vitamin E, protein and fibre. On this page: Types Facts Antioxidants Cholesterol Cancer Blood sugar Heart health Oxidative stress Weight loss Almond oil Ways to eat Risks Summary Almonds may have health benefits, including supporting heart health and lowering blood pressure, bone health and among others. People can eat almonds raw or roasted as a snack or add them to sweet or savory dishes. Almond is also available cut into slices, silvered as flour, or flaked, oil, butter, or almond milk. People call almonds nuts, but they are seeds, not true nuts. Almond trees were probably among the oldest trees planted by people. In Jordan, archaeologists have found evidence of domesticated almond trees dating back about 5,000 years. In this article, learn about the nutritional values and some reasons why almonds are a healthy choice. Different types of almonds Types of almonds are classified according to the place of cultivation and the
Potassium is an essential mineral in the body and is found in the foods you eat. Designed by NazihPharmacy On this page: What is potassium? Why do we need potassium? Recommended Daily Intake What are the sources of potassium? Potassium deficiency Hyperkalemia Supplements Treating unbalanced potassium levels Drug interactions Summary Changes in potassium in the body may not be a concern if you do not have certain risk factors, and they may occur without symptoms, because healthy kidneys are often sufficient to regulate potassium in the body and excrete excess in urine. In this article we explain potassium, the benefits of potassium, and the deficiency or excess of potassium in the blood. What is potassium? Potassium is the third most abundant mineral in the body. Potassium helps the body regulate fluids, send nerve signals, and regulate muscle contractions. About 98% of the potassium in your body is found in your cells(1) . Of this, 80% is found in muscle cells, while the other 2