This article originally appeared on Aberdeen News: Are almonds good for you? Benefits of this nutrient-dense snack.

Eating soaked almonds everyday is a morning ritual in several households. Badam is best known to be extremely beneficial for brain health- memory, cognitive function and more. This nutty delight is ...

It can protect heart health. Eating almonds can lower LDL, or "bad" cholesterol while raising HDL, or "good" cholesterol levels, protecting your heart. One study found that eating around 45 grams ...