Description

It is being cultivated in many regions of the world as an important commercial crop. Almond nuts are rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and mineral sand packed with numerous health promoting phyto-chemicals. These nuts compose of well-balanced food principles that are essential for optimum health and-wellness.

Nutritional Value

The nuts are packed with many important B-complex groups of vitamins such as riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B-6, and folates. Altogether, these vitamins work as co-factors for enzymes during cellular substrate metabolism. The mono-unsaturated fats, protein and potassium contained in almonds are all instrumental in heart health. Vitamin E is an effective antioxidant and also reduces the risk of heart diseases, while the presence of magnesium in almonds can help avoid heart attacks.

Health Benefits

Almonds are a source of many nutrients which help in the development and health of the human brain. Almonds have been connected to a higher intellectual level and they have long been considered an essential food item for growing children. Regular consumption of almonds helps to increase the level of high density lipo proteins (HDL) and they reduce the level of low density lipo proteins (LDL).

Nutritional Facts

For 100g

·          Carbohydrates                        7%

·          Dietary Fiber                           28%

·          Protein                                    42%

History

Almonds are found in places like Iran, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Turkey, Syria, Jordan and Israel. This highly nutritional nut is a rich source of vitamin E, calcium,phosphorous, iron and magnesium. It also contains zinc, selenium, copper and niacin. Compared to all other nuts, almonds are the most packed with nutrients and beneficial components.