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Almond Food: Almond is a healthy fruit for the body. To stay healthy, people like to eat cashew nuts and almonds. But excessive consumption of almonds can sometimes be harmful. Know the disadvantages of eating too many almonds and how many almonds should be eaten in a day?
Disadvantages of eating nuts
Allergy – If you have any type of allergy then you should consume any nuts with caution. People with nut allergies should also avoid eating almonds. Allergy symptoms may include sore throat, itching in the oral cavity, swelling of the lips or tongue and cheeks.
Weight gain – People who eat too many nuts may gain weight instead of losing it. Because almonds also contain calories. 1 ounce of almonds contains about 160 calories. Therefore, to lose weight, consume almonds only in limited quantities.
Constipation- Almonds are rich in fiber which helps in maintaining healthy gut and improves intestinal health. But eating too many nuts can cause more harm than good. Sometimes eating too many nuts can cause constipation.
Kidney stones:- If you have kidney stones then you should avoid eating too many almonds. Almonds contain high amount of oxalate, which also increases the risk of kidney stones.
How many almonds should one eat in a day?
To stay healthy you should eat about 5-6 almonds a day. People who exercise a lot can eat 8-10 almonds. It is always more beneficial to eat almonds soaked in water. Eating almonds on an empty stomach in the morning is considered beneficial.
