Almonds are most nutritious nuts, being a rich source of protein, fiber, vitamin E, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, calcium, magnesium and zinc. They have several health and beauty benefits; if only – consumed the right way!

Experts recommend soaking almonds overnight and then eating, in order to gain all the goodies from this complete food. The primary intent of soaking the almonds is to remove toxic enzyme inhibitors present in the brown coating of the nut. These inhibitors make the almonds difficult to get digested in the human body. Soaking also helps the break-down of gluten present in almonds and reduces Phytic acid (which inhibits absorption of vital minerals), facilitating digestion and drawing of essential health benefits from it.

Intake of soaked almonds during the pregnancy period is extremely advantageous as almonds are highly nutritive and hence a good source of energy for pregnant women as well as for their baby. They are also the best brain tonics found in nature. Eating 4-6 soaked almonds serve to improve memory and intelligence, as they are rich in essential fats. Thus also making them – an essential part of kids’ daily diet.

Besides nourishment and enhancement of memory power; consumption of almonds soaked in milk increases libido and boosts general sexual performance, especially in cases of frigidity.

Apart from the positive health effects, soaked almonds have beauty benefits too. A paste of soaked almonds blended with whipped cream has naturally effective moisturizing effects on dry skin. Not only does its application make skin – soft and supple, but also, enhanced is – the overall texture. In addition to this, a rough paste of almond and fresh cream can be used as a face or body scrub, to exfoliate dead skin cells and get a radiant skin.

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