Almonds: benefits & virtues
The almond is the seed of the almond tree’s fruit. A tree that already existed 1400 years BC! Today, almonds are harvested mainly in the United States, Spain, Italy and North Africa.
Almonds are enjoyed around the world for their rich, intense flavour, but also for their virtues. And let us be honest, the list is long! Fortunately, we have selected 4 surprising benefits of almonds for you.
Almond rhymes with pleasure
Almonds contain two trace elements known to put a smile on your face: magnesium and copper. In other words, eating almonds may promote a good mood!
After effort comes comfort
After a good workout, why not comfort yourself with almonds? And what is more, it is recommended! Indeed, these oil-rich fruits are high in protein and may therefore promote muscle recovery after exercise.
Feeling peckish? Eat almonds!
Or drink them, why not? It is, in fact, the advice of many nutritionists! Indeed, the proteins and fibre in almonds may help you feel full quickly.
Maximum relaxation
Almonds are particularly rich in magnesium. This may promote genuine muscle relaxation. If you are naturally stressed, look no further: almonds are the snack you need!
Almonds in cooking
How can we talk about almonds without talking food? Almonds are so well known and popular because they can be cooked in so many ways!
Sweet pleasures…
You are at the bakery, simply buying your usual baguette, when suddenly the smell tickles your nostrils, your eyes wander and there it is right in front of you… The almond croissant! Who has never given in? Just as we thought!
We also love ground almonds in frangipane for galettes, for example, or whole in our grandmother’s crunchy biscuits…
…and why not savoury?
Yes, yes, you read that right: almonds can also be enjoyed in savoury form! You know, it is 7 pm, you are going for a drink and the waiter hands you a bowl of roasted almonds — does that ring a bell?
But almonds can also be cooked in savoury dishes, as a condiment with asparagus for example. Or as breadcrumbs to accompany fish… Give it a try!
The information you need
At the time, the Romans considered the almond to be the fruit of fertility. The custom was to throw almonds over newlyweds to promote their fertility. It was a little like their rice.
Rooibos almond, the almond of Proust
I fall for it, you savour it, he tastes it, she loves it… Pairing rooibos and almond was essential. Because these two have been inseparable since childhood. The result? Rooibos Almond herbal tea, an organic blend that is more-than-perfect, without theine, to savour at any time and in any weather.
