Almonds are one of the most popular types of nuts. It is used in cooking for the preparation of main dishes, salads and especially desserts. Almond oil is an essential ingredient in many cosmetics.
Almond seed itself takes up about 30-40% of the total weight of the nut. The shell protects the almonds from exposure to light and oxygen, which negatively affects the beneficial properties of the almonds. Therefore, the longer a peeled nut is stored, the less various vitamins and nutrients it contains.
Pros and cons
Almonds have a unique chemical composition. This nut contains various fatty acids and unsaturated fats, many vitamins of groups B and E. Almonds are rich in minerals - they contain salts of copper, phosphorus, iron and potassium. Also, this product is rich in proteins and carbohydrates, while its calorie content is 645 kcal per 100 g. Therefore, you should not get too carried away with almonds for those who carefully follow the figure. It is quite difficult to digest, so it is not recommended to load the stomach with large portions of nuts.
Moderate, sensible consumption of almonds helps in the treatment of gastritis, stomach ulcers and other gastrointestinal ailments. Also, after consulting your doctor, you can use almonds to speed up the treatment of gallbladder diseases.
This nut is known as a versatile cough remedy. In addition, scientists note the medicinal properties of almonds as a general tonic, effective in disorders of the nervous and cardiovascular systems (however, people suffering from heart palpitations should be treated with extreme caution). The high phosphorus content makes almonds useful for people engaged in intellectual work.
Almond oil is one of the most popular emollients. It is widely used in cosmetology, it is added to various masks, creams, lotions, gels and shampoos.
Several "almond" recipes
Almond oil will help nourish the hair, strengthen it, accelerate its growth and improve its appearance. It is best to apply two teaspoons of the oil to the hair roots, massage gently into the scalp and then smoothly spread the oil over the entire length of the hair. For convenience, you can pre-wet your hair slightly. For oily hair, it is recommended to do this procedure about half an hour before shampooing, for dry hair, immediately after shampooing.
Regular application of almond oil to the cuticle and nail plate will help speed up the growth of nails, improve their appearance and tidy up the skin around the nail. You should rub the oil very carefully so as not to damage the delicate skin.
To make an effective anti-wrinkle treatment, take:
- almond oil - 2 tsp;
- yolk - 1 pc.;
- honey - 2 tsp.
Mash the honey and yolk and add the almond oil to the mixture. The mask should be applied to cleansed skin for 15-20 minutes. Make sure you are not allergic to honey or almonds before applying.
