Eating Healthy - Almonds

[mickycrueser]

Are they nuts? Are they fruits? Almonds are neither. Grown in the Asian continent and the northern part of Africa, these nutritious mysteries grow on trees.

Then what are they? Almonds are known as "drupes." A drupe is a fruit where the outer part of the flesh surrounds a shell. When the shell is removed, a seed is seen. The drupes come from the tree in their shells, shelling is done then the revealed seed is sold or used-- so the almonds that you purchase at the store are actually the seed of the tree.

Treatment can be done to the shell such as blanching. This is where almonds are dipped in hot water to make the seed coat soft and bring out the embryo. Most almond processing companies will blanch all of the almonds before they are sold.There are two types of almonds, the sweet almonds and the bitter ones. The sweet almonds are produced by an almond tree that produces white flower while the bitter ones are produced by a tree that produces pink flowers.

Almonds are a very nutritious source of protein and fiber. Just a handful is enough to keep the body going for 24 hours! They also contain calcium and iron which ensure strong bones and healthy teeth. Antioxidants such as quersetin are present in almonds and they inhibit any occurrence of the growth of cancerous cells in the body. Almonds are said to have the ability to reduce symptoms associated with excessive alcohol intake. They have a way of ridding the body of all toxins.

[BestStyle]

A great source of vitamin E, they have potassium magnesium, fiber zinc, iron, that helps in healthy monounsaturated fat. They also contain a good of calcium than any other nut which makes them the right choice for vegetarians who are allergic to dairy products.

[leverpool089]

For many years almonds were considered ‘fattening’. However, studies, including the Nurses’ Health Study and the Physicians’ Follow-up Study showed those who ate the most nuts tended to have lower body mass indexes. Although almonds are high in fat and calories, eating them in moderation can actually help with weight loss.

One study comparing two groups of dieters eating the same amount of calories found the group eating 500 of their calories from almonds lost more weight. One theory is that almond cell walls may limit the amount of dietary fat available for digestion, or for absorption. Therefore, it is a possibility that a small portion of the calories from almonds may not be completely absorbed by the body. Either way, replacing a given amount of calories in the diet with almonds will not equal the same in weight gain.


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[BestStyle]

In addition help one lower cholesterol levels, some almond health benefits include: reducing risks of developing diabetes, Alzheimer's disease or certain forms of cancer.

[johnclay]

Almond is a one type of dry fruit and eating dry fruit it will be very good for your health. It can also improve your memory. Almonds oil is also good for your heart health. It will be away from stroke.

[seymordiaz]

There are hundred of benefits of almond. We can get amount of vitamin E from almonds. I referred blue almonds which is mine favorites. Almond is really good for heart vessel and depression.