Chinese food almond for your healthy benefits
Nutrition ingredients Chinese food almond (per 100 grams)
Calories
(kcal) 578 Fat (g) 50.6 Protein (g) 21.3
Carbohydrates
(g) 23.9 Potassium
(mg) 728 Phosphorus (mg) 474
Sodium
(mg) 1 Magnesium (mg) 275 Calcium (mg) 248
Niacin
(mg) 3.9 Iron (mg) 4.3 Zinc
(mg) 3.36
Vitamin
B1 (mg) 0.24 Copper
(mg) 1.11 Vitamin B2 (mg) 0.81
Selenium
(mcg) 4.4 Dietary fiber (g) 11.8 Manganese (mg) 275
Iodine
(mg) 8.4
Nutritional value of Chinese food almond:
1.
The almond is rich in protein, lipid, carbohydrate, vitamin B, carotene,
vitamin C, vitamin P and other nutrients such as calcium, phosphorus and iron.
2.
almond carotene content is barely lower than among the mango fruit, called the
kernel as the “anti-cancer fruit.” The almond is rich in fatty oil,
it has the cholesterol-lowering effect, therefore, the almond consumption has a
good effect on the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular system diseases,
Chinese medicine theory holds that the kernel has the effect of secreting
saliva, calm the thirst, moisten the lungs and relieve asthma, it is often used
for the care and treatment of patients with asthma and cough due to dryness of
the lungs.
3.
A new study shows that American researchers who have normal cholesterol levels
or slightly higher, can replace low-nutrient density foods almonds to lower
blood cholesterol and maintain the holy heart. Researchers believe that the
almond is rich in a variety of nutrients, such as vitamin E, monounsaturated
joint action and dietary fiber can effectively reduce the risk of heart
disease. The total level of cholesterol in the sample of 85 elderly volunteers
(mean age 56 years) decreased by 7.6%, the low-density lipoprotein cholesterol
decreased by 9%, and without any weight gain.
Chinese food almond health benefits
for your natural health:
1. Promote blood circulation of the skin: the almond is also
the cosmetic effect, almond consumption can promote the microcirculation of the
skin and make the skin red and shiny.
2.
The anti-tumor effect: the almond has anti-tumor effect is mainly because the
bitter almond contains a biologically active substance – amygdalin, which can
enter the bloodstream and kill cancer cells, and which has no effect on healthy
cells, so that it can improve the symptoms of cancer patients and extend their
life. Meanwhile, the almond is rich in carotene, which makes it an antioxidant
to prevent the invasion of cells from free radicals and thus prevent
appartition tumors.
3.
Reduce cholesterol: the almond is rich in flavonoid and polyphenol, which can
not only reduce the cholesterol content of the human body, but also can
significantly reduce the risk of heart disease and many chronic diseases.
4.Moisten
the lungs: bitter almond can soothe coughs and asthma, moisten the intestines
to promote purgation treat lung diseases, cough and other diseases. Sweet
almond and almond great we eat daily have dampened the effect, and have tonic
for the lungs.
5.
Lose weight: the study found that eating 50-100 grams of almonds (about 40-80
almonds) weight does not increase. The sweet almond protein content is high,
and a large number of fibers can help people reduce the feeling of hunger,
which is beneficial to maintain weight. And the fibers are beneficial for the
fabric can reduce the incidence of colon cancer, cholesterol and the risk of
heart disease. Therefore, people who suffer from obesity can select sweet
almonds as a snack, you can get weight control effect.
source:http://www.qbaobei.com/jiankang/info/focus/20121120_237866.html
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