Description of the problem:
Very occasionally, I eat almonds mixed with pickles, and then used to buy dried almonds to make their own soy milk machine almond milk, and found that it can solve the problem of I do not like to defecate, but I do not know if eating too many almonds will be harmful?
Ans:
Almonds contain potassium cyanide, a highly toxic compound. Eating them raw or in excess can be toxic. Eating 5-10g at a time, fried or boiled, is good for constipation. It is mainly used for medicine, and should not be eaten as a peanut fruit.
The nutritional value of almonds is very balanced, not only contains nutrients similar to animal protein, such as protein, fat, etc., but also contains cellulose, etc., which is unique to plant components. It can moisturize the lungs and clear the fire, detoxification and nourishment, and has a very good effect on the cough caused by lung dryness, which is a detoxification food without side effects.
According to the ancient records of Chinese medicine, almonds have the role of laxative. Modern Practical Chinese Medicine book says: "Almonds are taken internally with a light diarrhea, and have the effect of nourishment." For the old and weak chronic constipation patients, taking almonds is the best effect. The Chinese medical text "Compendium of Materia Medica" also mentions the 3 major effects of almonds: "moistening the lungs, eliminating food accumulation, and dispersing stagnant qi. Among them, "eliminating food accumulation" indicates that almonds can help digestion and relieve constipation. In addition, many of the herbal remedies for constipation also contain almonds.
Boosting your metabolism and eliminating constipation is a great reason to drink a glass of almond milk every day.
A number of domestic and international surveys have found that people who eat almonds at least 5 times a week have their risk of heart disease or coronary heart attack reduced by half; people who eat almonds at least once a week have a 25% lower risk of heart disease than those who never eat nuts.
The fact that almonds have so many health benefits is largely due to their high content (up to 68%) of monounsaturated fatty acids. Its role is to maintain the beneficial HDL cholesterol levels and reduce the harmful LDL cholesterol levels, thus reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Almonds have so many benefits, but in the modern world of accelerated pace of work, it is difficult for people to insist on eating a sufficient amount of almonds every day. In this case, drinking almond milk regularly is your best bet. Drinking a bottle of about 250 milliliters of almond milk is equivalent to eating about 50 almonds.
It is said that almonds are healthy food, don't believe it? It can be verified from the following ways of eating them.
1. Dried sardines and sliced almonds are popular among Japanese teenagers
Nutritional rationale: Large almonds are rich in protein and calcium, which is good for growth.
2. Many vegetarians use almonds as snacks and dishes
Nutritional rationale: Almonds are a great source of protein and important minerals, such as iron, zinc, and vitamin E.
3. Athletes often choose almonds as a training food
Nutritional rationale: Almonds have the ability to replenish energy.
4. Recommended by doctors: 1 almond a day is good for the heart
Nutritional basis: almonds are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E, both of which are very helpful in controlling and even lowering the level of cholesterol in the blood and have antioxidant properties, which are very good for preventing heart disease and diabetes, etc.
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5. Weight loss people can also feel free to choose almonds as a snack
Nutritional basis: This is because almonds are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids that do not lead to obesity, and saturated fatty acid content is very low. In addition, the cell walls of almonds prevent lipase from accessing fat, thus reducing the digestion and absorption of fat. This means that the 164 calories in an ounce of almonds listed on a food label is not the amount of calories we would actually consume.