Almond Sprouts Nutrition Information

Almonds, native to Persia, where they have been used as a remedy for insomnia and dysentery. As well as headaches and hangovers. It is suggested "To guard against intoxication and prevent hangovers, eat five almonds before drinking alcoholic beverages," legend suggests.

Almonds are superior to other nuts in their protein content, which is about 18 percent. Almonds are an alkaline food rich in calcium and potassium. almonds sprouts are crisp and crunchy and are delicious alone as a snack or used in place of unsprouted almonds in your favorite recipes.

Claimed health benefits include improved complexion, improved movement of food through the colon (feces) and the prevention of cancer. Research suggests the inclusion of almonds in the diet with elevating the blood levels of high density lipoproteins and of lowering the levels of low density lipoproteins. Cold pressed Almond oil may have anti-inflammatory, immunity boosting, and anti-hepatotoxicity effects.

Because of cases of Salmonella traced to almonds in 2001 and 2004, in 2006 the Almond Board of California proposed rules regarding pasteurization of almonds available to the public, and the USDA approved them. Since 1 September 2007, raw almonds have technically not been available in the United States. Controversially, almonds labeled as "raw" are required to be steam pasteurized or chemically treated with propylene oxide.