Properties and benefits of Almonds

Properties and benefits of almonds!

Lets see the connection between: almonds and mineral salts, almonds and osteoporosis, almonds and vegetarian diet!!!

Almonds are an oily fruit containing many nutritional and curative properties.  In fact it is very rich in vitamins (vitamin E, B2) and Omega 3 fatty acids which are a winning combination to lower rates of cholesterol and prevent heart disease and those degenerative diseases linked to the process the of oxidation of cells.

The almond is rich in vitamin E which is effective :to counteract the aging of tissue.  It was also found that the vitamin E prevents breast diseases such as Mastopathy fibrocistica, is diuretic and relieves the symptoms of premenstrual tension.

Almonds also contain vitamin B2, also called riboflavin,which is useful for the health of the eyes and skin, it also strengthens the nervous system.

Properties and benefits of almonds: almonds and mineral salts

Almonds and mineral salts, almonds are rich in mineral salts: calcium, potassium, magnesium, selenium and phosphorus.  This fruit of an oily type is therefore a remedy for people who have a particularly stressful life, that are nervous and irritable because it reduces fatigue and increases the psychophysical performance going to rebalance the neurovegetative system.

Properties and benefits of almonds: almonds and osteoporosis

Almonds are also excellent for fighting osteoporosis.

In fact we just need a few per day to prevent the inevitable bone fragility due to the progressive fall of estrogens and therefore especially in pre-menopausal stages and menopause.  The almond is also rebalancing in cases of mood swings and small depressions, typical of these periods of female life. In fact it contains tryptophan, an amino acid that is related to the production of serotonin, the substance that regulates the feeling of wellbeing, hence almonds and osteoporosis are a winning ally.

The almonds are a concentrated source of energy; they are excellent for providing minerals (mainly phosphorus and calcium) to the organism without overloading it with food that is too heavy.  For this they are ideal as tonics especially in summer when the sweat makes us lose many salts and minerals.

Almonds and vegetarian diet

The almond is a truly complete food, because it also contains a good amount of protein and is therefore recommended in vegetarian diets precisely to compensate for the failure of the supply of protein derived from animals, it also provides us with important fibre (anti-constipation), and since the almond has a low glycemic index it does not affect insulin levels and therefore almonds and vegetarian diet go hand in hand.

It is filling and gives us more energy for a long time in relation to food deriving from white flour and refined sugar.

Do you know almond milk?
Almond milk is a very traditional beverage although it has become famous in this period, it originated from  the southern regions especially in Sicily.

You can also make almond milk at home, lets see the recipe.

ALMOND MILK RECIPE WITHOUT THE ADDITION OF SUGARS:

Take 100 grams of almonds and peel them after slightly roasting. Then blend them (or, even better crush them in the mortar); add a bit of mineral water a little bit at a time, just enough to obtain a liquid more or less fluid, according to your preferences.  Then filter everything with a tea towel and keep in the refrigerator; ready for use.

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