Description
Description
Almonds are the seeds of a fruit tree that belongs to the rose family – the almond tree.
Benefits
Increases the feeling of satiety
Almonds have the power to leave a feeling of 'satisfaction', helping to control appetite levels.
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 that includes almonds may help reduce LDL cholesterol levels or 'bad' as much as a medicine”, says David Grotto in his work.
Furthermore, in 2003, the Food and Drug Administration, the main US food regulator, “approved a narrow health proposal for almonds saying that consuming them can reduce the risk of heart disease“, says the same author.
Improves memory
According to David Grotto, an experiment with rats, David Grotto concluded that almonds can have an impact on memory and, consequently, on Alzheimer's disease.
Mice 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 brains of rodents,” he says.
Ingredients
Whole almond with skin
Dark Chocolate
Nutritional Declaration
- Calories: 534 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 60.1 g
- Protein: 7.90 g
Conservation
Store at room temperature.
Origin
Portugal
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