The properties of almonds are said to be highly beneficial to mental and physical health, but a neuroscientist says it does more harm than good when eaten raw. Alzheimer’s researcher Dr. Robert Love who has dedicated his life to studying brain health has explained the harmful effects of almonds when consumed in their natural form. Why you shouldn’t eat raw almonds Dr. Robert Love says you should never eat regular almonds – raw almonds before processing – as they are likely to contain lectins – a unique component found in plants. He describes lectins as “plant defenses” to protect themselves fr…