BADAM
Every one knows badam (or
almond) milk, an energy drink. It is a good substitute for cow’s milk. Badam is
full of proteins and carbohydrates. Almond has 16.5% proteins and 41% oil and
hence it is called the ‘healthiest nut’. It gets digested easily and hence you
can give it to growing children daily. In fact eating eight almonds per day is
considered to make one brighter and stronger. This belief comes from the fact
that almonds are highly nutritious and good for both body and mind.
Benefits:
1. Almonds can be eaten raw or as sweet
almond oil by growing children for mental sharpness.
2. Badam gives a lot of energy. It helps
the development of white blood cells.
3. It is good for production of haemoglobin
in blood.
4. Badam helps the liver, heart, nerves,
brain to work perfectly.
5. It makes the muscles strong.
6. Almonds are good diet for common
ailments and reduces muscle pain.
7. In Unani medicine, sweet almond oil is
considered the perfect tonic for the whole family.
8. Babies can be given badam oil massage
for good bone development. In adults, it will keep the skin soft and
smooth.
9. Almonds are used to treat anaemia since
they are high in iron and vitamins.
10. Almonds are used to treat mental
fatigue, constipation, impotence and respiratory disorders.
11. Pure almond oil is helpful to cure
gastric problem and colon cancer.
12. Almonds provide nutrition to the brain
and nervous system. It encourages high intellectual level and longevity.
13. Pure almond oil helps reduce tension
and improves eye sight.
14. Almond oil is a cure for dandruff. It
keeps hair shining and healthy.
15. Some people are afraid to eat badam
thinking that it is high in fat. Actually badam contains unsaturated fat which
helps decrease the bad cholesterol in the blood.
16. Antioxidants present in badam help
reduce the risk of cancer.
17. Anaemia: Almonds are a rich source of
iron and copper, both of which are important nutrients which together help in
the synthesis of hemoglobin, and hence anaemia.
18. Lies in hair: Soak almonds overnight
and make a paste. Add lemon juice and apply on scalp. Wash with cold water
after 1-2 hours.
ALMOND OIL
Nutrition in 100 gm (Dried)
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Energy: 884 kcal
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Fat
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100 gm
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Vitamin E(alpha-tocopherol)
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39.2 µ gm
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