“Almonds are Nature’s storehouse of good health”

TABLE OF CONTENTS

A.IntroductionB.Origin of almondsC.Types of AlmondsD.Health BenefitsE.Culinary UsesF.Nutritional InformationG.Conclusion

INTRODUCTION

One of the most popular nuts, almonds are highly nutritious and extremely healthy. Almonds are a type of tree nut that is packed with proteins, vitamins, minerals and fibre. These nuts are associated with a number of health benefits like relief from respiratory disorders, constipation, heart disorders, diabetes etc. Almonds are available as sliced, flaked, slivered or as almond oil, butter or milk.

ORIGIN OF ALMONDS

A native to that region of the Middle East with Mediterranean climate, almond is a ‘drupe’ (stone fruit). It is related to the cherry, peach and plum families. Almonds are cultivated in parts of the Levant, a region that includes all countries along the eastern Mediterranean shores from Greece to Libya. In ancient times, it was transported along the shores of Mediterranean into northern Africa, Asia and southern Europe. Recently, almonds are being shipped to other parts of the world, notably California in the USA.

TYPES OF ALMONDS

• Sweet Almonds: All the commercially grown almonds are of the sweet variety. These can be eaten either raw or roasted and help improve a variety of health conditions

•Bitter Almonds: These come from a different kind of tree and contain many toxic chemicals. Bitter almonds have medicinal properties and useful in treating itching, spasms, pain and coughing

HEALTH BENEFITS OF ALMONDS

•Good for your brain•Regulation of cholesterol•Improved bone health•Good for your heart•Anti-inflammatory•Caring for your skin•Strengthened immune system•Regulation of blood pressure

HEALTH BENEFITS OF ALMONDS(contd.)

• Boosts energy levels• Promotes weight loss• Protection against diabetes• Prevention of constipation• Good for pregnancy

CULINARY USES

• Almond slices can be sprinkled over breakfast and desserts

• Used in marzipan, nougat, pastries, cookies, cakes and other sweets and desserts

• Also used in making almond butter

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Water - 6.31 grams Protein - 30.24 grams Carbohydrate - 30.82 grams Sugars - 6.01 grams Calcium, Ca - 385 mg Magnesium, Mg - 386 mgPotassium, K - 1048 mgZinc, Zn - 4.46 mgThiamine - 0.293 mgNiacin - 5.174 mgFolate, DFE - 63 µg Vitamin A, RAE - 0 µg Vitamin E - 36.65 mgVitamin K- 0 µg

Energy - 828 kcalTotal fat - 71.4 gramsFibre, total dietary -17.9 gramsCholesterol - 0 gramsIron, Fe - 5.31 mgPhosphorus, P - 688 mgSodium, Na - 1 mgVitamin C- 0 mgRiboflavin - 1.627 mgVitamin B-6 - 0.196 mgVitamin B-12 - 0 µgVitamin A, IU - 3 IUVitamin D - 0 IUCaffeine - 0 mg

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