Almond
One of the best in taste an d health benefits nuts
considered in the world is ‘almond’. The almond is a species of tree native to
Middle East and South Asia. Almond is also the name of the edible and widely
cultivated seed of this tree. Within the genus Prunus, it is classified with
the peach in the subgenus Amygdalus , distinguished from the other subgenera by
the corrugated shell(endocarp) surrounding the seed.
The fruit of the almond is a drupe, consisting of an outer
hull and a hard shell with the seed or nut ( which is not a true nut) inside.
Shelling almonds refers to moving the shell to reveal the seed. Consumers
have new reason to enjoy almonds as
researchers have recently announced that nuts not only taste good, but they are
also good for you. Almonds are one of
the the most nutritious of all nuts. As more and more consumers become
dedicated to healthy life-styles, experts have found that adding natural foods
, such as almonds, to your diet may be the prescription for physical wellness
in the 21st century.
The almond is a native to the Mediterranean climate region
of the Middle East , eastward as far as the inhus. It was spread by humans in
ancient times along the shores of the Mediterranean into northern Africa and
southern Europe and more recently transported to other part of the world ,
notably California, United States. They are reach in vitamin E, calcium .
phosphorous , iron and magnesium.
It is also contain zinc,selenium,copper and niacin. Almonds
contain the most nutrients in comparison to all other nuts.
Sweet almonds are usually eaten and bitter almonds are used
to make almond oils. If you think almonds are just for satisfying your
mid-afternoon munchies, you are in for a surprise! These tasty tidbits pack a
nutritional punch combining tons of essential nutrients in one very delicious package.
No comments:
Post a Comment