Nutritional value of almonds: almonds contain many minerals and high calcium content. Almonds also contain a variety of amino acids. Studies have found that eating almonds can reduce the risk of heart disease. Almonds also lower cholesterol. In addition, almonds also have the function of moistening the lungs and detoxifying, and have the function of caring skin and prolonging life. But the calories are high, so it is best to reduce the intake of other oils.
Traditional Chinese medicine point of view: Almond is a commonly used Chinese medicine, which has the functions of relieving cough, resolving phlegm, moistening intestines and relaxing bowels. For the elderly and frail patients with chronic constipation, eating almonds has the best effect. Almond is bitter and sweet. Sweet almonds can be used as tea fruits, while bitter almonds are poisonous and cannot be eaten raw. Mostly decoction.
Suitable for the crowd: everyone. Because almonds have the function of relaxing bowels, people with poor digestive function, loose stool and frequent diarrhea should eat less.