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ALMONDS A M Y G D A L U M
BY MIK AEL A BRUNN Incredible Facts & Information
9 Things you did not know about Almonds Almonds are one of the best healthy treats you can eat, and I bet you didn’t know a few other interesting facts about almonds that also make them a pretty unique, amazing food. I like to tell people who are trying to learn to eat healthy to learn to embrace about 14-20 natural almonds with a piece of fruit as a simple, tasty Now you’ll appreci- afternoon snack. This curbs the sweet and savory tooth, and provides ate the amazing litthe body with protein, antioxidants, natural carbohydrates and plenty tle pieces of nature of magnesium and fiber. Magnesium is a great nutrient and reason to eat in a whole new light! almonds because it calms the nervous system, regulates the digestive tract and relieves stress, along with enhancing energy levels. Magnesium also increases your bone health as well. Almonds also contain Vitamin E so they are great for your skin too. Besides all of that though, check out these facts about almonds that aren’t so commonly known.
1. Almonds are Seeds
Did you know one of the most interesting facts about almonds of all is they aren’t technically a nut at all? Nope, that’s right! Almonds are actually a seed. They are actually the seed of a flower and are botanically related to roses and orchids. In fact, in the early spring, almonds are released when the petals of the trees push up on the branches where the blooms used to be, and almonds flourish and fall from the trees. Almonds are still referred to as a tree nut, however, since they resemble nuts and are produced from trees like other nuts.
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2. Most All Pastuerized
Even if you buy raw almonds, know they aren’t truly raw if they come from the United States. All almonds in the United States go through heat processing during the pasteurization process, which is legally required to avoid allowing the almonds to spoil. If you truly want raw almonds, you’ll have to buy almonds grown outside the U.S. This makes “raw” almonds and almond butters sold in stores in the U.S. just natural, and not raw.
3. They Love Bees
Almonds cannot self-pollinate and need bees to help them do so. Without bees, you would have no almonds at all! This makes the extreme bee extinction that has recently become so controversial more relevant than ever. In fact, there are many foods we would not have without the pollination of bees.
4. Diffrent Kinds
5. The Hulls Are Used
Since the outer hulls aren’t consumed by humans, they are used as part of cattle feed no part of the almond goes to waste.Up until production, the almond hull helps keep the almonds from environmental pollution and toxins.
One unique thing is that there are so many kinds! There are 30 different varieties, yet only 10 varieties usually undergo production. The Nonpareil variety is the one we are most familiar with in the U.S., and the one you’ll find in most stores nationwide.
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Proved Health Benefits of Almonds 6. Slow Production
Almonds aren’t simply picked off the trees and placed in bags and boxes to go out for production. In fact, because they all harvest at the same time, a lot of work is involved to get them from the trees into your mouth. As soon as almonds are ready for harvest, machine shakers are actually used to remove them from the trees and then the almonds are allowed to lay on the orchard grounds for a week to dry out completely before production takes place.
7. Some are Green
I bet you didn’t know there are actually green almonds that #look much like grapes. If you already knew this, I guess you’re a step ahead of me here! Green almonds are known as a delicacy and thought to be one of the finest foods to eat by other cultures. Green almonds are also said to have a slightly sweet and herb-like taste used in various dishes in other countries.
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Almond production and demand takes up 22% of the most produced nut variety in the world, followed by peanuts at 22%. They are considered a cultural necessity & delicacy in China, Spain, Brazil, & Japan.
The Most Popular Nut In The World
Despite being high in fat, they are highly nutritious and extremely healthy. Here are 9 evidence-based health benefits of almonds.
8. Produced in USA
The US has been the largest producer of almonds for a long time, it produces about 80% of the world’s supply of almonds. As you read before, most almonds in the United States are produced in California. Because the production in the United States is so significant, the US also exports a lot of almonds to other countries. In 2011 the US exported 637,000 metric tons of almonds.
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Those who consume nuts five times a week have about a 50 percent reduction in risk of heart attack according to tthe Loma Linda School of Public Health.
They reduce heart attack risk.
Almonds added to the diet have a favorable effect on blood cholesterol levels, according to a clinical study by Dr. Gene Spiller, Director of the Health Research & Studies Center, Inc.
They lower “bad� cholesterol.
It was found that the flavonoids in almond skins work in synergy with the vitamin E, thus reducing the risk of heart disease (Research at Tufts University).
They protects artery walls from damage.
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They provide healthy fats
Although nuts are high in fat, frequent nut eaters are thinner on average than those who almost never consume nuts.
They lower the rise in blood sugar and insulin after meals.
They help build strong bones & teeth.
The phosphorus in almonds helps make this possible.
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Almonds contain riboflavin and L-carnitine, nutrients that boost brain activity and may also reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
They help provide good brain function.
According to Ayurveda, almonds help increase high intellectual level and longevity.
They nourish the nervous system.
r o f s k n a Th g n i d a Re Almond
Almonds are the only nut and one of the few proteins that are alkaline forming. When your body is not alkaline enough, you risk osteoporosis, poor immune function, low energy and weight gain.
They alkalize the body.
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BY MIK AEL A BRUNN Incredible Facts & Information