At el Bici products you can buy repeeled almonds in a convenient and handy 250g bag format. Raw almonds are a nut with a lot of uses, both in baking and cooking, and can also be eaten directly without problem: they are delicious!
In addition to its applications and great taste, the beneficial properties of almonds for the body are important, so its consumption in moderation is advisable. Among them are:
Proteins
Almonds are very rich in protein, containing more than meat. They are therefore an ideal supplement for vegetarian or vegan diets, which may have a deficit of these necessary molecules (although vegetable proteins do not contain all the amino acids that the body needs, so it must be supplemented with other sources).
Almonds are very rich in protein, containing more than meat
Vitamins
They have a significant amount of B vitamins and, above all, E, which is a powerful antioxidant. Therefore, their consumption helps to reduce cellular oxidative damage.
Minerals
Potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, iron and zinc are the minerals that you can find in this food in order of quantity. It stands out in its contribution of calcium, as it is one of its major vegetable sources.
It is one of its major vegetable sources
Fats
Almonds have a significant amount of fatty acids. Most of these are monounsaturated fats, which with controlled intakes protects the cardiovascular system, and polyunsaturated, necessary for the body and that is not able to produce by itself. Only 3% of this food is saturated fats. Therefore, its consumption is related to a lower rate of cardiovascular disease.
Cholesterol
Almonds help to increase HDL (the 'good') cholesterol and keep it within healthy limits, reducing LDL (the 'bad') cholesterol.
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carbohydrates
Contains mainly slow absorption carbohydrates, those that the body can store. Having no sugar intake does not unbalance their levels, so it is a source of energy advisable especially for people suffering from diabetes.
