Sliced almond kernels (100g)

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Whether it's Easter or any other time of year, always have a handful of almonds on hand. This nut is packed with nutritional richness that shouldn't be overlooked.

In addition to protein and magnesium, almonds are an important source of fiber, iron, calcium, vitamin E, and polyunsaturated fatty acids. The list of health benefits is varied, and their uses in cooking are very versatile.

Almonds are the seeds of a fruit tree belonging to the rose family—the almond tree. It is said that in the late 19th century, almonds were one of Portugal's main agricultural exports. Today, Portugal imports this oily fruit primarily from the USA, which accounts for 80% of global production.

It is found in season between mid-September and the end of February.

Attention!

The DGS, however, warns about the calorie content of this nut. "Almonds have a moderate caloric value and should not be consumed excessively, especially by sedentary individuals."

Benefits of sliced almond kernels

Increases the feeling of satiety

Almonds have the power to leave a feeling of 'satisfaction,' helping to control appetite levels. And it seems that we women have a slight advantage over men.

In *Foods That Can Save Your Life* (Book Academy), David Grotto cites a study that concludes that almonds can help women feel fuller for longer. This is because, when they eat this fruit, they produce higher levels of a hormone (cholecystokinin) associated with satiety than men.

Helps with weight loss

“According to a 2003 study published in the International Journal of Obesity, individuals who added three handfuls of almonds to a low-calorie diet experienced increased weight loss compared to a low-calorie, low-fat diet alone,” the same book states.

Reduces the risk of heart disease

According to a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, "eating a combination of heart-healthy foods, including almonds, may help reduce LDL or 'bad' cholesterol levels as much as medication," David Grotto states in his book.

Furthermore, in 2003, the Food and Drug Administration, the main US food regulator, “approved a narrow health proposal for almonds saying that consuming them may reduce the risk of heart disease,” the same author notes.

Improves memory

According to David Grotto, an experiment with rats concluded that almonds can have an impact on memory and, consequently, on Alzheimer's disease.

"Rats with Alzheimer's-like disease were fed a diet rich in almonds. After four months, these animals performed better on memory tests than those fed a regular diet. The diet also reduced the number of Alzheimer's deposits in the rodents' brains," he explains.

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