{"id":321,"date":"2020-03-01T03:57:22","date_gmt":"2020-03-01T08:57:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev-global-press.pantheonsite.io\/?p=321"},"modified":"2020-03-01T03:57:22","modified_gmt":"2020-03-01T08:57:22","slug":"whats-in-an-almond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalpress-new.hinduismnow.org\/?p=321","title":{"rendered":"What&#039;s in an Almond?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When consumed in moderation, up to ten nuts a day, almonds provide essential proteins and Vitamin E for the body. They are rich in magnesium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, zinc and manganese. If taken in excess, they can cause vitiation in the balance of the 3 doshas, thereby leading to gastrointestinal disturbances.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>What does an Almond do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p>Sweet almonds which possess a mild sweet taste and hot potency are the best for pacifying Vata dosha (Air-element) in the human body. As per the science of Ayurveda, almonds lubricate the skin and the micro-circulatory channels and support all the seven dhatus (tissues), especially Shukra dhatu (reproductive tissues) and the Ojas (the overall vitality). Due to their heavy nature, one needs a strong jataara agni (digestive fire), to metabolize them.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Almonds (botanical name Prunus amygdalus) are the oldest and most widely grown of all the nut crops. Whole almond seeds are eaten raw or roasted, while almond oil is used as massage oil for alleviating dryness in the skin and scalp hair. Almonds are highly regarded in Ayurveda for their nutritional value and Vata &#8211; pacifying (Air element-pacifying) effect.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>How are Almonds to be Consumed?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n\tThe\n\touter skin of almonds can be hard to digest, so Ayurvedic texts\n\tsuggest prior soaking in water. The best way to prepare them is to\n\tsoak them overnight and peel the skin off in the morning. This\n\tenhances their digestibility to a great extent. If eaten without\n\tsoaking, they can aggravate Pitta (fire element) in the blood.\n\t<\/li><li>\n\tIn\n\tcases of a dry cough (cough not associated with phlegm), dryness of\n\tmouth or hoarseness of voice, one can take peeled almonds (which\n\tpreviously have been soaked overnight), and roast them in a small\n\tamount of cow\u2019s ghee (clarified butter), until they turn slightly\n\tbrown and give off their characteristic aroma. They can also be\n\tsprinkled with a pinch of table salt. Consumed thus, they give\n\timmediate relief.\n\t<\/li><li>\n\tFor\n\ta rejuvenated and clear face, a homemade face pack can be used. For\n\tmaking this pack, three to four almonds which have been soaked\n\tovernight are taken and made into a paste. To this, milk cream and a\n\tteaspoon of sandal powder are added and mixed in a bowl. This paste\n\tis applied as a face pack and left until dry. It is then washed off\n\tto leave the skin looking fresh and glowing. This can be attributed\n\tto the Vitamin E content and the skin penetrating effect of almonds.\n\t<\/li><li>\n\tAlmonds\n\tcan prove very beneficial for pregnant women for maintaining their\n\thealth and aiding in fetal development. The combination of 2-3\n\tsoaked and peeled almonds, a little red sugar candy and a little\n\tsaffron, ground well, can be taken along with cold milk every night\n\tfor optimum results.\n\t<\/li><li>\n\tAlmonds\n\talso contain several nutrients than can help to enhance memory and\n\timprove brain function. They can be especially beneficial for\n\tgrowing children. A traditional way to incorporate almonds into\n\ttheir daily diet is to consume them in the form of almond milk. It\n\tis a much more delicious and healthy alternative to many of the\n\toff-the-shelf packaged drinks and easy to make. Eight to ten almonds\n\tare taken and soaked overnight. The peeled almonds are blended along\n\twith milk in a mixer\/grinder and sweetened with jaggery or honey.\n\tOne can also add cardamom powder and saffron to it for additional\n\tflavor.\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>Almonds offer a host of benefits, and when incorporated as an important part of a sattvic diet, can cause major changes in our lifestyles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When consumed in moderation, up to ten nuts a day, almonds provide essential proteins and Vitamin E for the body. They are rich in magnesium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, zinc and manganese. If taken in excess, they can cause vitiation in the balance of the 3 doshas, thereby leading to gastrointestinal disturbances. 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