805. Almonds Nuts
805. Almonds Nuts
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Almonds are a popular tree nut that is both healthy and nutritious. Almonds are loaded with nutrients such Proteins, Fiber, Vitamin E, Calcium and Iron in order to make the almonds a healthy and nutritious snack on-the-go or mixed in with other dried fruits and nuts to create more unique experience. Almonds can also be blended into smoothies or used in baked goods and dishes to help enhance the flavor of delicacies being prepare.
Almonds are a fantastic source of antioxidants.
Almonds are a good resource of monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats, which facilitate in lowering the LDL (bad) cholesterol. Eating almonds as part of our regular diet can help raise HDL cholesterol, or “good” cholesterol, levels. According to a research done by David Jenkins MD, people who consumed a handful of almonds every day lowered their bad cholesterol level by 4.4%, and those who ate two handfuls every day reduced their bad cholesterol by 9.4%.
Almonds are rich in manganese, riboflavin, and copper, all of which aid in manufacturing energy. If you are always on the go, try making your own almond energy bar, and take your power source with you.
Since almonds have a high fat content, it is important to store them properly to protect them from becoming rancid. Store shelled almonds in a tightly-sealed container in a cool, dry place away from exposure to sunlight. Keeping them cold will further protect them from rancidity and prolong their freshness.
If your mother pleaded with you every morning to eat your daily dose of soaked almonds, then she may have been right. Choosing between soaked almonds and raw almonds isn't just a matter of taste, it's about picking the healthier option. Why soaked almonds are better - Firstly, the brown peel of almonds contains tannin which inhibits nutrient absorption. Once you soak almonds the peel comes off easily and allows the nut to release all nutrients easily.
Sweet almonds may be safe to eat, but bitter almonds aren't. Bitter almonds are wild almonds and contain 50 times more cyanide per kilogram than sweet almonds, according to the 2013 study in ISRN Toxicology. ... No illnesses from the almonds were reported, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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