New Delhi: As the nutrition and health discussions continue to grow, a common question that arises is whether some foods contribute to health problems such as kidney stones and more. One of those foods is almonds which are often praised for their nutritional value and have been recently scrutinised for their role in kidney stone formation. In order to clear the mystery, we have got an expert to answer this, who explained the relationship between almonds and kidney stones and provided us with the needed insights.
Dr Srinivasa Prasad MD, Senior Consultant, Nephrology, MGM HealthcareIn the Present, Almond told News9, “In the Present day, Almond Consumption is increasing globally as they have been considered a Popular Versable super food, low in calories and unhealthy fats, but rich in protein, fibre, healthy fats, minerals and vitamins. It Provides various health advantages like reducing Cholesterol, blood pressure & risk of heart disease, decreasing cancer risk and decreasing insulin resistance. Almond milk is a very good alternative for those with lactose intolerance.”
How much almonds you must consume?
The recommended daily intake of almonds is a Handful (of 20-23 almonds/day). A handful of overnight water-soaked almonds with at least 2.5 L/day of water & low salt diet is a good healthy dietary option sans the risk of developing oxalate stones.
Can almonds lead to kidney stones?
“Almonds can be consumed in various forms like roasted almonds, salted almonds & almond milk etc. However, the almonds we consume are high in oxylates. Hence excess consumption can lead to the formation of oxalate stones in the kidney especially in those people predisposed to hyperoxaluria(inherited form or secondary one). So consumption of almonds should be in moderation, along with a low oxalate diet & diets rich in calcium,” said Dr Prasad.
Soaking almonds in water overnight will reduce the oxalate content. Also, the commercially available almond milk is low in oxalate.
Almond Consumption is increasing globally as they have been considered a Popular Versable super food, low in calories and unhealthy fats, but rich in protein, fibre, healthy fats, minerals and vitamins. It Provides various health advantages like reducing Cholesterol, blood pressure & risk of heart disease, decreasing cancer risk and decreasing insulin resistance. Health Conditions Health News: Latest News from Health Care, Mental Health, Weight Loss, Disease, Nutrition, Healthcare
