7 side effects of consuming too many almonds in winter

Digestive discomfort: Almonds are a rich source of fiber, which is essential for digestive health.

[{"selector":"#anim-9e3e3512-dd7e-4f93-b4b8-052c2548ca8c","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e6f2cfee-0c94-4cde-a32d-bd72987616e4","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7fc53eb7-3c2c-4779-9a86-17844fabdb7c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}]

Weight gain: Almonds are calorie-dense, containing about 220 calories per 30 grams.

[{"selector":"#anim-224a3965-f0de-49d8-baaa-821d1d6b217c","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-eea229dc-df4f-4e04-add0-699bd1c82f6c","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-017717bf-6d9e-490c-99ff-55be554a6c8b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}]

Vitamin E toxicity: Almonds are a rich source of vitamin E, a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in antioxidant protection.

[{"selector":"#anim-230578ab-bb6a-4933-99bf-b84b3b4060c3","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8dffe738-eea3-4fab-882c-c415de0e7051","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6e026cf0-0921-44cb-9cee-0c744d924d70 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}]

Nutrient imbalances: Almonds are rich in phosphorus, a mineral that helps regulate bone health and energy production.

[{"selector":"#anim-c09969c8-0902-4b45-b379-86f4966d0de7","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-fa97c022-97ae-47a9-b88c-ab8a8ff84ce6","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e6125779-6581-4065-8f5c-2eedbcb3406e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-1.0658141036401503e-14%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}]

Oxalate concerns: Almonds contain oxalates, naturally occurring compounds found in some plants.

[{"selector":"#anim-7856f767-7646-4ef5-8816-eb2a73df6341","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-62412ab9-c679-41e0-beb8-0a46e9c6bf67","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0b3e0fbe-3e5d-4721-8829-b91030e86a17 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}]

Skin irritation: Almonds contain a protein called amandin, which can trigger allergic reactions in some individuals.

[{"selector":"#anim-c134fd4f-fb2f-4705-98ea-41146675e666","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e979141e-b7ad-4ed0-820e-249a9776f856","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-cfac1d41-a90d-4539-b13d-56cd54017ed7 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}]

Interaction with medications: Almonds may interact with certain medications, such as blood thinners and cholesterol-lowering drugs.

[{"selector":"#anim-a4e8d78d-2806-48bc-9a81-c4c66e0b6577","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-579349f8-ce1f-4181-b463-126ca1cc3083","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0ffc9d17-612a-4660-aa39-b1edb4e8c451 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Learn more