The almond, benefits & virtues
The almond is the seed of the fruit of the almond tree. A tree that already existed 1400 years BC! Today, almonds are harvested mainly in the United States, Spain, Italy and North Africa.
The almond is a fruit that is consumed throughout the world for its round and intense flavor but also for the virtues that she owns. And we're not going to lie, the list is long! Fortunately, we have made a selection for you 4 surprising benefits of almonds.
Almond rhymes with pleasure
Thealmond has two trace elements known to bring back a smile: magnesium and copper. In other words, eating almonds would promote good mood !
After the effort, comfort
After a good workout, why not comfort with almonds ? And what’s more, it’s recommended! Indeed, these Oilseed fruits are high in protein and would therefore promote muscle reconstruction after exercise.
A little hungry? Eat almonds!
Or drink them, why not? This is also the advice of many nutritionists! Indeed, the proteins contained in the almond as well as its fibers would allow you to be satisfied quickly.
Relax Max
Almonds are fruits particularly rich in magnesium. The latter would allow real muscle relaxation. If you are naturally stressed, don't hesitate any longer,almond is the snack what you need!
The almond, in cooking
How to talk about almonds without talking about food ? If the almond is so well known and popular because it can be cooked in many ways!
Sweet pleasures…
You are at the bakery, you just come to buy your baguette as usual, when suddenly the smell tickles your nostrils, then your eyes drift and it appears right in front of you... The almond croissant ! Who has never broken down? That’s exactly what we thought!
We also love thealmond in powder form in the frangipane of pancakes for example or even whole in the crunchies from our grandmother…
…and why not salty?
Yes yes, you read correctly, thealmond can also be enjoyed in a salty version ! But if you know, it's 7 p.m., you go for a drink and the waiter hands you a jar of toasted almonds, does this come back to you?
But the almond is cooked also in a savory version, as a condiment with asparagus for example. Or in breadcrumbs to accompany fish... To try!
The information you need
At the time, the Romans consideredalmond as the fruit of fertility. The custom was to throw almonds on newlyweds to promote their fertility. It was a bit like their own rice.
Rooibos almond, Proust’s almond
I love it, you enjoy it, he enjoys it, she loves it… Conjugate rooibos and almond, it was imperative. Because these two have been inseparable since their childhood. Result ? Herbal tea Rooibos Almond, an organic mixture past perfect, without theine, to be enjoyed at any time and in any weather.
