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Side effects of eating too many almonds: Allergy – If you have any kind of allergy, then you should consume any nuts with caution. People who are allergic to walnuts should also avoid eating almonds. Allergy symptoms may include sore throat, itching in the mouth, swelling of the lips or tongue and swelling of the cheeks. People who eat too many almonds may increase their weight instead of losing it. Because almonds also contain calories. About 1 ounce of almonds contains 160 calories. Therefore, to lose weight, consume almonds in limited quantities.
Constipation – Almonds are rich in fiber which helps in keeping the intestines healthy and improving intestinal health. But eating too many almonds can cause harm instead of benefits. Sometimes eating too many almonds can also cause constipation.
Kidney stones – If you have kidney stones, you should avoid eating too many almonds. Almonds contain high amount of oxalate, which increases the risk of kidney stones.
Gas and heartburn – People who have acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) should eat almonds in small quantities. Eating too many almonds can cause heartburn and gas acidity.
Bleeding- Almonds contain Vitamin E in abundance. Vitamin E prevents blood from clotting. In such a situation, eating more almonds can prevent blood clot formation. This can cause problems like heavy bleeding and bleeding not stopping.
How many almonds should one eat in a day? To stay healthy, you should eat about 5-6 almonds a day. People who do intense workouts can also 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.
Published at : 26 Nov 2024 09:07 PM (IST)