Almonds, raw

Produce Description:

Almonds are a small tear-shaped nut smaller than a quarter. They are part of the plum family and native to North Africa, West Asia and the Mediterranean. Almonds were found in recipes as early as 1390. Sliced almonds can add a healthy crunch to salads. Almonds can prevent heart attacks, treat diabetes and prevent impotence.

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Almonds are rich in nutrients including magnesium, phosphorus and potassium. Magnesium can improve your circulatory system and aid oxygen flow throughout the body. Potassium is an electrolyte that is good for the nerves and the heart muscle. Potassium is also vital in relieving muscle cramps, specifically leg cramps. Almonds are great for weight loss because they boost energy and satisfy the appetite.

Almonds lower the risk of heart attack. They also help with constipation, respiratory disorders, coughing, heart disorder, anemia, impotency, and diabetes. Almond milk can be used to improve the complexion.

Alanine: 0.357 g -

Arginine: 0.881 g -

Aspartic acid: 0.943 g -

Calcium, Ca: 96 mg -

Carbohydrate, by difference: 7.70 g -

Copper, Cu: 0.369 mg -

Cysteine: 0.077 g -

Fatty acids, total monounsaturated: 11.279 g -

Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated: 4.408 g -

Fatty acids, total saturated: 1.359 g -

Fatty acids, total trans: 0.005 g -

Fiber, total dietary: 4.5 g -