Almond, also known as almond with thin shell, is a specialty with high edible value. It is rich in fat, protein, starch, sugar, a small amount of vitamins and 18 kinds of trace elements indispensable to human body, which is six times higher than that of beef with the same weight. It is a nutrient-intensive healthy snack, containing protein, dietary fiber and vitamin E, which is more nutritious than nuts from other trees and contains no cholesterol.

Nutritional value:

Almond has a high nutritional value, and its nutrition is six times higher than that of beef with the same weight. According to the test, kernel contains vegetable oil 55-61%,protein 28%, starch, sugar10-1%;

It also contains a small amount of carotene, vitamin B 1, B2, digestive enzymes, amygdalase, calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium, as well as iron, cobalt and other trace elements 18. Almond kernel is a traditional health tonic for Uighurs.

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The role of almond

1, protect heart health

Because almonds contain monounsaturated fatty acids and do not contain trans fats, it is very beneficial to our hearts.

2. Prevent diabetes to some extent.

Some components contained in Almond can control our blood sugar index, so that our blood sugar is not too high, and on this basis, the risk of many related diseases is reduced.

3, extremely high nutritional value

Almond is actually rich in nutritional value, which contains some essential nutrients such as vitamin E, protein, dietary fiber, calcium, nicotinic acid, riboflavin and magnesium.

4. Anti-aging and oxidation

The form of α -tocopherol in almonds is what we often call vitamin E. Eating about 30 almonds a day can meet 55% of the human body's demand for vitamin E.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Almond