Small Benefit Big: Almond

  • Small Benefit Big: Almond
4 January

Small Benefit Big: Almond

Did you know that almond belongs to the same family as peach? Unlike peach, it eats the inner core, not the outside. White and pale pink flowers that have almond trees, most in the Mediterranean region, especially in Turkey grow. Almond is one of the oldest dried nuts known, even consumed by the people during the ancient Egypt period. Our country is one of the world's largest almond growers almond and many different species can be found in Turkey. Almond, a protein, iron and calcium store, has many benefits for our health. If we talk about some of them:

  • Almond is a fruit rich in vitamin E. Therefore, it is very good for skin and hair health. For the same reason, it reduces the effects of aging and reduces wrinkles and detention bags.
  • You can consume almonds that have a chest softening and cough suppressing effect to support the treatment of upper respiratory tract disorders.
  • Almonds reduce malignant cholesterol rates and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Half a tea glass scale contains almonds, 11 grams of unsaturated fat. These unsaturated fats are extremely beneficial for the heart and cholesterol. Indeed, research shows that people who regularly consume almonds have lowered malignant cholesterol levels between 4 and 12%.
  • Almonds contain carbohydrates, unsaturated fats, dietary fiber, phosphorus, calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, zinc, A, B, C and vitamin E. It is also extremely rich in magnesium, copper, riboflavin and phosphorus. By consuming only half a tea glass of almonds, you can meet an important part of your daily magnesium and copper needs.
  • Almonds reduce the risk of gallstones.
  • Eating 10-15 almonds in the snacks feels full and makes it easy to lose weight. Studies show that people who regularly consume almonds lose 31% faster weight than those who do not.

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Almond Nutritional Values

In every 100 grams of almonds;

Energy 575 calories Calcium 264 mg

Sugar 3.9 g Iron 3.7 mg

Dietary Fiber 12 g Magnesium 268 mg

Protein 21 g Potassium 705 mg

Fat 49 mg

Vitamin A 1 IU

Sodium 1 mg

Vitamin B6 0.1 mg

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