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In Bici products you can buy peeled almonds in a convenient and manageable 250g bag format. Raw almonds are a type of dried fruit with a wide range of uses, both in baking and cooking, and they can also be eaten directly without any problem: they are delicious! In addition to their applications and great taste, the beneficial properties of almonds for the body are important, so their consumption regularly and in moderation is advisable. Among them are:

Proteins

Almonds are very rich in proteins, containing more than meat. Therefore, they are an ideal supplement for vegetarian or vegan diets, which may have a deficiency of these necessary molecules (even though plant proteins do not contain all the amino acids that the body needs, so it must be supplemented with other sources).

Vitamins

They have a significant amount of B vitamins and, especially, E, which is a powerful antioxidant. Therefore, their consumption helps reduce damage from cellular oxidation.

Minerals

Potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc are the minerals that you can find in this food in order of quantity. It stands out in its contribution of calcium, as it is one of its largest plant sources.

Fats

Almonds have a significant amount of fatty acids. Most of these are monounsaturated fats, which with controlled intakes protect the cardiovascular system, and polyunsaturated fats, necessary for the body and that it is not able to produce on its own. Only 3% of this food is saturated fats. Therefore, its consumption is related to a lower rate of cardiovascular diseases.

Cholesterol

Almonds help increase and maintain healthy levels of HDL cholesterol (the 'good' one), reducing LDL cholesterol (the 'bad' one).

Carbohydrates

It mainly contains slow-absorbing carbohydrates, those that the body can store. Since it does not provide sugar, it does not disrupt its levels, making it a recommended energy source especially for people with diabetes.