One small almond is packed with bountiful nutrition. A breakdown follows:
High in protein, fiber, and healthy fats, the almond is the only nut that alkalinizes the blood.
Due to its alkaline nature, the almond is high in antioxidants. An antioxidant inhibits oxidative stress. This means antioxidants protects cells against harmful radicals like toxins, pesticides, radiation and, even general stress)
Antioxidants and healthy fat also aid in lowering cholesterol, blood pressure, and improve overall blood flow throughout the body.
The almond is full of trace minerals including calcium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, iron, zinc, potassium, vitamins E, and copper.
Read about each trace minerals and their functioning here.
One almond contains four essential B vitamins: B1, B2, B3, B9
B vitamins are essential to the health of our body’s cells. They aid in overall cell functioning, cell metabolism, the creation of new cells, and in the maintenance of present cells like those for the skin, brain and nervous system.
Read more about each specific B vitamin here.
I hope you enjoyed reading and learning about the wonderful world of an almond. They are a powerful high grade food in Chinese Medicine. Remember to consume them after the lunch hour for optimal benefits!
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