In dry-fruits almond is famous as a brain booster.It is considered as king of dry-fruits.It contains lot of nutrients which our body needs.It is good for our physical health as well as for our mental health.The almond we eat is actually taken out by breaking a shell.This shell is little hard, long, circular and pointed at one end.The skin of the almond is burgundy in color and and is thin and there are small lines on it as if they are designed.The inside part is white.Inside there are two parts.Some almonds have very thin skin.These are called as paper almonds.Sometimes there are bitter almonds which contains prussic acid which is a toxic substance.If we eat the bitter almond then we will start getting problems like nausea, vomiting and small acne also.As per the medicinal science sweet almonds are considered as the best for health.We get oil also from almonds.Almond is a good tonic for our skin.Almonds gives instant energy.It is also good for our bones.Almonds is used in many cosmetics.Almond is mainly from Morocco.From Morocco it spread in many other African countries and in Europe.Now almond is found in Asian countries also.The best way to eat almonds is by soaking it in water for at least 2-3 hours then remove its skin and eat it.Almonds are used in rice and confectioneries.Crushed almond in milk is also good for our health.
Nutritional value :
Almond contains Carbohydrate, Protein, Calcium
Medicinal uses :
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