Almonds contain 25 to 27g of protein per 100g, is a high protein food.

Almonds have rich nutritional value, per 100g almonds contain protein 25 ~ 27g, oil 47 ~ 56g, carbohydrates and crude fiber 12 ~ 19g, also contains calcium, phosphorus, iron, selenium and other mineral elements and vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin C and other vitamins.

The bitter almond is flat heart-shaped, 1-1.9cm long, 0.8-1.5cm wide, 0.5-0.8cm thick, yellowish brown to dark brown surface, one end pointed, the other end is bluntly rounded, plump, left and right asymmetric, the tip of the side of the short linear umbilicus, rounded end of the point of the upward with a majority of dark brown veins. Seed coat thin, cotyledons number 2, creamy white, rich in oil. The odor is slight, and the taste is bitter.

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The efficacy of almonds

1, bitter almonds can stop coughing and asthma, laxative and laxative, can be a treatment for lung disease, cough and other diseases.

2, sweet almonds and daily eaten dried fruit large almonds on the side of moisturizing, there is a certain effect of lung tonic.

3, almonds are also rich in flavonoids and polyphenols, this ingredient 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 have cosmetic effects, can promote skin microcirculation, so that the skin red and shiny.

5, almonds have anti-tumor effect, almonds 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 you can improve the symptoms of late-stage cancer patients, prolonging the patient's survival. At the same time, due to the richness of carotene, it can be antioxidant and prevent free radicals from attacking cells, which has the effect of preventing tumors.

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