Tag: Almonds

Your kids may be fussy eaters, but their brains love good food. The right diet, high in Omega 3 fatty acids can provide their...

Ayurveda and Chinese medicine suggest soaking almonds overnight and eating the peeled nuts the next morning. Phytic acid in almond skin inhibits the absorption of essential minerals like iron, calcium, and zinc into the body and hinders the proper functioning of digestive enzymes. Almond skin also has tannin, which decreases the reuse of absorbed nutrients. As both these chemicals dissolve in water, soak almonds overnight for better nutrition.

Almonds are a rich source of folic acid, which helps the brain and neurological development of the fetus, and vitamin E that protects the baby from future risk of asthma. They are a healthy source of dietary fat, carbs and helps knock off excess pregnancy pounds because of its high satiety index. Equally beneficial are almond milk and almond butter.

Nut butters are an easy source of protein that can be had in a pinch. You might be frequently using these butters, do you know their nutritional benefits? Do you know the difference you can see in consuming roasted and raw nut betters? Check out these four amazing nut butters and the exact benefits to be had from them.

Piles is a painful condition almost every person can expect to face at least once in a lifetime. These hemorrhoids tend to take a lot of energy from the affected person. Follow these 7 simple natural treatments and diet suggestions to reduce the pain and help heal.

Slim that wide waist and paunch pouring over your jeans with these natural fat-shedding food options, instead of those artificial weight loss supplements and...

Ayurveda and Chinese medicine suggest soaking almonds overnight, and eating the peeled nuts the next morning. Tannin, an enzyme inhibitor in almond skin that protects the nut before germination, actually inhibits nutrient absorption from the flesh as well. Soaking almonds overnight allows easy removal of the bitter skin, facilitating enzymatic digestion by exposing the nutrients to stomach acids.

Wonderfully delicious, almonds have long been revered as the epitome of wellness and health. They pack an incredibly impressive list of health and nutritional...

Nuts are filled with healthy fats and suppress hunger. No-mayo tuna with whole grain crackers provides a rich dose of protein and fiber. Hummus with veggies is rich in fiber and good source of protein. Other options include yogurt parfait with berries and hemp seeds, hard boiled eggs, apple with cheese, lettuce wraps and strawberries dipped in Greek yogurt.

Almond butter is rich in Vitamin E, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium and fiber but is more expensive than peanut butter.Make this at home and save a few dollars. Pulse 1 cup roasted almonds until smooth, add 1/2 tsp vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt. Blend again for a bit, add 1/3 cup goji berries, blend until desired smoothness is achieved.

Curejoy Expert James Dudley Explains: Sleep is one of the things that your body can’t do without. Moreover, sleeping can be compared to the recharging...

When you’re first starting a Paleo (or a grain-free, legume-free, mostly dairy-free) lifestyle, it can be hard to let go of some of your...

Almond flour offers amazing nutritional advantage than the processed flours. Almonds are widely known as one of the world’s healthiest food as it contains...

Are you looking for something that will satisfy every craving? Then these almond butter recipes will give you no excuses not to indulge yourself....

The word "almond" is derived from Old French almande or alemande.  Almond is an ancient food that has been mentioned in historical texts, including the Bible...