An ally in your daily life
Nutritional benefits: The almond is a food highly nutritious and full: 12 vitamins, 7 minerals, high content of magnesium and protein source. Besides, the almond is rich in fiber and has a high potential as prebiotic, improving the health of our digestive system.
Benefits of almond
Nutrition and health
- Natural nutrient the dry food with the highest content of essential nutrients.
- Energy its nutrients sustain energy.
- Weight control its amount of fiber has a satiating effect, also has a controlled intake of calories which makes it an ideal food for weight control diets.
- Diabetes it may help to stabilize blood glucose levels because it has a low glycemic level.
- Celiac disease gluten free.
- Heart unsaturated fats (good fats), flavonoids, vitamin E and magnesium contribute to make it a good food for cardiovascular health.
For every 100g of edible portion
USDA Almond Values
Minerals
Calcium: 254 mg
Magnesium: 258 mg
Phosphorus: 510 mg
iron: 4,2 mg
Potassium: 860 mg
Fats
Monounsaturated fat acids: 36,66 mg
Polyunsaturated fat acids: 10,03 mg
Omega 3: 0,256 mg
Omega 6: 9,77 mg
Proteins
20 g
Energy
650 kcal.
Vitamins
Riboflavin: 0,67 mg
Niacin: 5,3 mg
Vitamin E: 20 mg
Thiamin: 0,24 mg
Fiber
14,3 mg
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Consumption tips
Almond Tree
Almond tree has been cultivated in Spain for more than 2,000 years. It’s likely to be brought in by phoenicians and lately spread by romans, since both made it trade reason, as it has been proven by the ruins found in sink ships. Its cultivation was initially established in coastal areas.
