Almonds – The healthy nuts | Health benefits of Almonds - Minimart Indian Food and Grocery Delivery App

Almond is a power-packed nut, stuffed with goodness and earned the title of 'King of the Nuts'. The word 'Almond' is a mixture of Latin, Greek and Arabic. It is also known by many other names such as Mandel or Krakmandel in German, Amandoa or Almendra in Spanish, Mandorla in Italian. In India, it is popularly known as Badam, Badaami, Badam Pappu, Badam Kath. In the botanical world it is said that the almond fruit is drupe.  



It is a seed, but has become even more popular as a nut with the promise of keeping us all in the pink of health. The unique combination of nutrients, that is monounsaturated fats, magnesium, potassium, vitamin-E and the like make almonds a heart-healthy snack. As a plant-based protein, it is excellent for those who follow a vegetarian diet. These seeds, which are found in dieter's snack pockets, slow down memory due to ageing.

Almond is a versatile tree nut. It is the equivalent of a sweet and savory dish, giving a delicious crunch to any meal. There are two types of almonds - sweet almonds and bitter almonds. This seed crop requires honey bees and wild bees for pollination.


Cultivation of Almonds

Growing almonds is a very simple but lengthy process. A long-term plan, it takes five years to plant and more than ten years for an almond tree to reach maturity. The lifespan of an almond tree is approximately 30 years. Almonds can be grown in selected hilly areas such as Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Kashmir. However, its native origin is Iran and the states around it.

For plant growth, almonds needs hot summer and cool winter. It grows in wide fertile, loamy and well-drained soils with a pH of 6.9 - 7.9. Some types of almond trees are fertile. Therefore, fruit production requires cross-pollination. Trees should be planted at a distance of 20 to 30 feet. If the seed is to germinate in the spring, it should be sown in the autumn. Almond orchards need moisture so they need irrigation. However, excessive irrigation can cause it to rot.


Nutritional value of Almonds


100 grams of almonds have the following nutritional value :
 

Calories - 580 Kcal


Protein - 23 gm


Iron - 3.71 mg  


Vitamin E - 26 mg


Potassium - 733 mg 


Calcium - 268 mg 


Dietary Fibre - 12 mg


Total Fat - 52 g 




Health benefits of Almonds


Taking almonds is a great way to keep yourself healthy. It builds bones strong, reduces LDL and helps in the flow of O2 into the bloodstream. The outer skin of almonds contains antioxidants, therefore, almonds are good to eat with the skin. Antioxidants and vitamin-E protect us from deadly diseases like cancer, reduce the risk of Alzheimer's and work wonderfully as an anti-aging food.

Almonds are also high in magnesium. It reduces blood sugar and blood pressure while preventing metabolic syndrome. It improves insulin function and also reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes. Almonds are not only good for the heart, but also very good for those who want to lose weight. They reduce your appetite and boost your metabolism. In view of all these health benefits, almonds have earned the title of 'perfect food'.


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