Almond, a Preventive Medicine

Almond is richer in fat than in sweet, unlike chestnuts and provides a slow energy, but it is for its anti-oxidant that it is particularly beneficial and it is considered to help preventing common diseases.

Almond nut: 100 g
Energy
575
Protein
21 g
Carbohydrates
22 g
Fat
49 g
Iron
4 mg
Calcium
264 mg
Magnesium
268 mg
Potassium
705 mg
Phosphorus
484 mg
Zinc
3 mg
B1
0.21 mg
B2
1,0 mg
B3
3,8 mg
B5
0.5 mg
B6
0.14 mg
B9
50 ng
C
0
E
26 mg
Fibers
12 g

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Nutrition Facts

Are found in almond notable amounts of vitamins E, B2 and B3, magnesium, essential fats, fibers.

This helps to delay aging and protect health in general.

Note that its percentage of protein is very high.

Health benefits

It is part of Indian traditional medicine, and several studies have highlighted the effects against age, cardiac risk and other diseases.

Consumption

Eat 5 to 10 almonds per day is reasonable and beneficial. You can eat it as is, or as seasoning, in particular with fish, or in pastry.

Being devoid of sugars, it can be incorporated into foods that include them too, provided they have not fat.

References

  1. Almonds and coronary heart disease risk factor.
  2. Puri, Har Sharnjit Singh (2002). Rasayana: Ayurvedic Herbs for Longevity and Rejuvenation

The scientific name is Prunus dulcis or Prunus amygdalus.