Almonds are divided into sweet almonds and bitter almonds. China's southern production of almonds belong to the sweet almonds (also known as southern almonds), the flavor is slightly sweet, delicate, more for food, can also be used as raw materials to join the cake, cookies and dishes, with moistening the lungs, cough, slippery bowel, etc., on the dry cough with no phlegm, lung deficiency and chronic coughing, etc. have a certain relief; the north of the production of almonds belong to the bitter almonds (also known as the northern almonds), with a bitter taste, more for medicinal purposes, with moistening the lungs, asthma, the efficacy for Due to cold and flu caused by phlegm, cough, asthma and other symptoms of the efficacy is remarkable; but bitter almonds should not be taken too much at a time, each time to no more than 9 grams is appropriate. The Chinese herbal medicine classic "Compendium of Materia Medica" lists three major effects of almonds: moistening the lungs, clearing food accumulation and dispersing stagnation. Clearing stagnant food means that almonds can help digestion and relieve constipation; Modern Practical Chinese Medicine records that "almonds have a light diarrhea effect when taken internally, and have a tonic effect." For the elderly and infirm with chronic constipation, taking almonds is more effective. Sweet almond is a health food, moderate consumption can not only effectively control the cholesterol content of the body, but also significantly reduce the risk of heart disease and a variety of chronic diseases. Vegetarians consume sweet almonds as a timely supplement of protein, trace minerals and vitamins, such as iron, zinc and vitamin E. The fat contained in sweet almonds is essential for healthy people, and is a heart-healthy, highly unsaturated fat. Studies have found that eating 50 to 100 grams of almonds (about 40 to 80 almonds) a day does not lead to weight gain. Not only are sweet almonds high in protein, but the high amount of fiber in them can make people feel less hungry, which is good for weight maintenance. Fiber is good for the intestinal tissue and can reduce the incidence of bowel cancer, cholesterol levels and the risk of heart disease. Therefore, obese people who choose sweet almonds as a snack can achieve the effect of weight control. Recent scientific studies have also shown that sweet almonds can promote skin microcirculation, make the skin red and shiny, with beauty benefits. Almonds are rich in protein, fat, sugar, carotene, B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin P, and calcium, phosphorus, iron and other nutrients. Among them, the content of carotene is second only to mango in the fruit, people will almonds known as the anti-cancer fruit. Almonds are rich in fatty oils, cholesterol-lowering effect, therefore, almonds on the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases have a good effect; Chinese medicine theory that almonds have a thirst, moistening the lungs and asthma effect, commonly used in lung dryness and cough patients with health care and treatment. A recent study by U.S. researchers showed that cholesterol levels of normal or slightly higher people, almonds can be used to replace their dietary low-nutrient-density foods to reduce blood cholesterol and maintain a healthy heart. Researchers believe that almonds are rich in a variety of nutrients, such as vitamin E, monounsaturated fat and dietary fiber **** with the same effect can effectively reduce the risk of heart disease. The 85 middle-aged and elderly volunteers in the sample (average age 56) had a 7.6% reduction in total cholesterol levels and a 9% reduction in LDL cholesterol levels. It also did not cause weight gain. 1. Bitter almonds can relieve cough and asthma, laxative and laxative. 2. Sweet almonds and large almonds, which are dried fruit eaten daily, are on the moisturizing side and have a certain effect on tonifying the lungs. 3. Almonds are also rich in flavonoids and polyphenols, which can not only reduce the cholesterol content in the body, but also significantly reduce the risk of heart disease and many chronic diseases. 4. Almonds also have cosmetic properties, can promote skin microcirculation, so that the skin is moist and glowing. 5. Almonds also have anti-tumor effect, almond anti-tumor effect is mainly due to the bitter almonds contain a biologically active substances - bitter amygdalin, can enter the bloodstream specifically to kill cancer cells, while the healthy cells have no effect, so it can improve the symptoms of advanced cancer patients, prolonging the patient's survival. At the same time, due to the richness of carotene, it can be antioxidant, preventing free radicals from attacking the cells, with the role of tumor prevention! Consumption of almonds need to be careful Correct consumption of almonds can achieve the efficacy of promoting the production of fluids to quench thirst, moistening the lungs to stabilize asthma, laxative, reduce intestinal cancer. Almonds can be cooked in many ways, can be used to make porridge, cakes, bread and other types of food, but also with other condiments to make delicious dishes. Although almonds have many medicinal and food values, they should not be consumed in large quantities. Almonds contain the toxic substance hydrocyanic acid (100 grams of bitter almonds decompose to release hydrocyanic acid 100 to 250 milligrams. The lethal dose of hydrocyanic acid is 60 mg. The hydrocyanic acid content of sweet almonds is about one-third of that of bitter almonds), and overdose can lead to poisoning. Therefore, before eating must be soaked in water many times, and heating and boiling, to reduce or even eliminate the toxic substances therein; maternity, young children, real hot body and diabetic patients, should not eat apricots and their products.