The efficacy and function of sweet almonds

Sweet almonds are dry seeds with a flat heart shape, pointed top, round base, bilateral symmetry, obvious seed ridge, thick seed coat called bitter almond, light yellow brown, with many dark brown veins scattered from the chalazion, forming longitudinal concave lines. Sweet almonds are best when the grains are uniform and large, plump and thick, and not oily. Mainly used as badan almonds in Jiangsu, Shandong, Henan, Sichuan, Shaanxi and other places. Let's take a look at the effects and functions of sweet almonds.

The efficacy and function of sweet almonds

1. Sweet almonds are rich in protein, fat, sugar, carotene, B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin P, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other nutrients. They are known as anti-cancer fruits.

2. Sweet almonds are rich in fatty oil, which has the effect of lowering cholesterol. Therefore, sweet almonds are good for preventing and treating cardiovascular diseases.

3. Sweet almonds and the dried almonds we eat daily are more moisturizing and have a certain nourishing effect. They can also beautify the skin, promote skin microcirculation, and make the skin rosy and shiny.

4. Sweet almonds are rich in flavonoids and polyphenols, which can lower the cholesterol content in the human body and significantly reduce the risk of heart disease and many chronic diseases.

5. Sweet almonds contain a biologically active substance - amygdalin, which can enter the blood and specifically kill cancer cells but has no effect on healthy cells. Therefore, it can improve the symptoms of patients with advanced cancer and prolong their survival.