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Almonds posses a very high nutritional profile and are revered for their ability to strengthen the body and soothe mucus membran
Almonds can be ground in a coffee grinder or a food processor with the addition of water, sugar and Gum Arabic to make what is called an emulsion (preparation time: 5 minutes). An emulsion makes a pleasant drink to soothe the intestines and urinary tract. By adding an egg yolk and removing the gum arabic, the emulsion can be used for lung ailments and old coughs. If the emulsion is made with an ounce of almonds and a quart of water it makes almond milk (you can also simply add ground blanched almonds and some sugar to water until you achieve the preferred consistency) which shares many characteristics of cow milk and makes a delicious refreshing beverage. Almonds can also be used to relieve heartburn. Dosage is six to eight blanched almonds. Almond butter is made by grinding the blanched almonds and is far healthier than peanut butter. This is a nutritional and delicious alternative for adults and children alike.
According to Chinese medicine almonds posses a neutral temperature and sweet taste and benefit the lungs, transform phlegm and soothe the intestines. In the Ayurvedic and Unani Medical systems almonds are a primary tonic food used to promote vitality and are used to treat anemia ( due to its high iron content and vitamins), mental fatigue, constipation, impotence, respiratory disorders and warm the body during the winter.
If possible almonds should be purchased in their shell. This helps to ensure that your almonds are fresh and not rancid. Almonds should be soaked to improve their digestibility and nutrition profile. Soaking also removes harmful tannic acid and enzyme inhibitors. Soak in cool water and if possible drain the soaked water after 20-40 minutes. Add fresh water and continue the soaking for another 8-12 hours. If you want to continue and sprout them you can (they make one of the best sprouts) though it is not essential. Being that the almond skin is potentially irritating to the lining of the stomach and intestines the almonds should be blanched (following the soaking).| Type: Almond | Cultivation Type: Organic | Processing Type: Other |
| Style: Dried | Place of Origin: Jammu and Kashmir India |