Ayurveda expert on many benefits of soaked and peeled almonds for body and mind

A healthy start to your day can fuel the mind and the body right. Ayurveda recommends a light and nourishing breakfast including essential nutrients to stay energised and active during the day.

Soaked almond is one of the age-old morning foods our ancestors have trusted and not without a reason. As per Ayurveda, almond is the powerhouse of nutrition and plays an important role in balancing doshas, particularly kapha dosha. A Kapha imbalance can cause heaviness, coldness, and dampness, leading to lethargy, congestion and respiratory issues. Having soaked almonds first thing in the morning can help expel kapha and promote vitality and overall health.

Take the required number of almonds (a handful for each person) in a bowl and add water to it. Let them soak in the water overnight. Remove the peels in the morning and consume them on empty stomach to reap maximum benefits.

How almonds help balance doshas
An imbalance of Kapha dosha can lead to sluggishness and dullness and can also lead to conditions such as respiratory issues, allergies, and water retention. Eating almonds along with other lifestyle changes can help balance this dosha and promote overall well-being.

“In Ayurveda, the concept of doshas represents the three fundamental energies—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—that govern various physiological and psychological functions within the body. Almonds, with their unique composition, play a crucial role in expelling excess kapha, which is associated with qualities such as heaviness, coldness, and dampness. The unctuous quality of almonds, characterized by their richness in healthy fats and natural oils, proves to be particularly beneficial in pacifying and balancing kapha dosha. By helping to alleviate the accumulated kapha, almonds contribute to a harmonious equilibrium within the body.