Effects and functions of almonds

Know about almonds

Sweet almonds are a healthy food. Eating them in moderation can not only effectively control the cholesterol content in the human body, but also significantly reduce the risk of heart disease and various chronic diseases. Vegetarians can replenish protein, trace elements and vitamins, such as iron, zinc and vitamin E, by eating sweet almonds. The fat contained in sweet almonds is necessary for healthy people and is a high unsaturated fat that is good for the heart. Studies have found that eating 50 to 100 grams of almonds (about 40 to 80 almonds) a day will not increase weight. Sweet almonds are not only high in protein, but also contain a lot of fiber that can reduce hunger, which is good for maintaining weight. Fiber is beneficial to intestinal tissue and can reduce the incidence of intestinal cancer, cholesterol content and the risk of heart disease. Therefore, obese people can choose sweet almonds as snacks to achieve the effect of controlling weight. Recent scientific studies have also shown that sweet almonds can promote skin microcirculation, make the skin rosy and shiny, and have beauty effects.

Apricots have high nutritional value, but almonds have even richer nutritional value. Almonds are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, which are good for heart health; they contain antioxidants such as vitamin E, which can prevent diseases and premature aging. Almonds contain 27% protein, 53% fat, and 11% carbohydrates. Every 100 grams of almonds contains 111 mg of calcium, 385 mg of phosphorus, and 70 mg of iron. They also contain a certain amount of carotene, ascorbic acid, and amygdalin.

According to legend, Xin Shixun, a Hanlin scholar in the Ming Dynasty, once went out and stayed overnight at a Taoist temple in Qingcheng Mountain. A Taoist taught him a secret recipe for longevity, telling him to eat seven almonds a day. If he persisted in eating them, he would benefit greatly. The Hanlin followed this recipe and persisted. He remained healthy and strong, with sharp hearing and eyesight, and a sharp mind until his old age.

The effects and functions of almonds:

Almonds are divided into two types: sweet almonds and bitter almonds. Almonds produced in southern my country are sweet almonds (also known as southern almonds), which are slightly sweet and delicate, and are mostly used for food. They can also be added as raw materials to cakes, cookies and dishes. They have the effects of moistening the lungs, relieving coughs, and lubricating the intestines. They have a certain effect on relieving dry coughs without phlegm, lung deficiency and long-term coughs. Almonds produced in the north are bitter almonds (also known as northern almonds). They are bitter and are mostly used as medicine. They have the effects of moistening the lungs and relieving asthma. They are effective for symptoms such as phlegm, coughs, and asthma caused by colds. However, do not take too much bitter almonds at one time, and it is advisable not to take more than 9 grams each time.

The Chinese medicine classic "Compendium of Materia Medica" lists three major effects of almonds: moistening the lungs, clearing food stagnation, and relieving stagnation. Clearing food stagnation means that almonds can help digestion and relieve constipation symptoms; "Modern Practical Chinese Medicine" records: "Almonds taken internally have a mild laxative effect and a nourishing effect." For the elderly and weak with chronic constipation, taking almonds is more effective.

Sweet almonds are a healthy food. Eating them in moderation can not only effectively control the cholesterol content in the human body, but also significantly reduce the risk of heart disease and various chronic diseases. Vegetarians can replenish protein, trace elements and vitamins, such as iron, zinc and vitamin E, by eating sweet almonds. The fat contained in sweet almonds is necessary for healthy people and is a high unsaturated fat that is good for the heart. Studies have found that eating 50 to 100 grams of almonds (about 40 to 80 almonds) a day will not increase weight. Sweet almonds are not only high in protein, but also contain a lot of fiber that can reduce hunger, which is good for maintaining weight. Fiber is beneficial to intestinal tissue and can reduce the incidence of intestinal cancer, cholesterol content and the risk of heart disease. Therefore, obese people can choose sweet almonds as snacks to achieve the effect of controlling weight. Recent scientific studies have also shown that sweet almonds can promote skin microcirculation, make the skin rosy and shiny, and have beauty effects.

Almonds are rich in protein, fat, carbohydrates, carotene, B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin P, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other nutrients. Among them, the content of carotene is second only to mango among fruits. People call almonds anti-cancer fruits. Almonds are rich in fatty oils, which have the effect of lowering cholesterol. Therefore, almonds have a good effect on preventing and treating cardiovascular diseases. According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, almonds have the effects of promoting body fluid and quenching thirst, moistening the lungs and calming asthma, and are often used for health care and treatment of patients with dry lungs, asthma and cough. A recent study by American researchers shows that people with normal or slightly high cholesterol levels can replace low-nutrient-density foods in their diet with almonds to achieve the purpose of lowering blood cholesterol and maintaining heart health. Researchers believe that the various nutrients rich in almonds, such as vitamin E, monounsaturated fats and dietary fiber, can effectively reduce the risk of heart disease. The total cholesterol level of 85 middle-aged and elderly volunteers (average age 56 years old) in the sample decreased by 7.6%, and the low-density lipoprotein cholesterol level decreased by 9%. It also did not cause weight gain.