Saturday, 20 June 2015

HEALTHY NUTS

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.

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