L’almond is the nut oilseeds which contains the most protein. EIt also contains a significant amount ofmonounsaturated fatty acids, phytosterols,arginine, fiber, vitamins – B and E, mainly – and minerals and trace elements – magnesium, manganese and copper especially.
Thus the almond presents a strong power antioxidant. What to fight against cardiovascular illnesses. Especially since the regular consumption of almonds reduces our rate of bad cholesterol while raising the level of good cholesterol. It also improves our blood circulation. It also participates in the proper functioning of our immune system and repairing our tissues. And it would have a protective action on our bones and our teeth as well as on our brain. To complete an already advantageous picture, the almond also arises as a appetite suppressant rather effective.
Note the word almond comes from the Greek tonsil and latin amandula, meaning divine gift. Difficult after that to doubt the virtues of this small fruit whose consumption has even recently been praised by Barack Obama!
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