ALMONDS: WE EXPLAIN WHY THEY DO US GOOD!
Where do they come from?
The whole almonds that you find in our Energy Balls come from Sicily.
What benefits?
A high level of protein
How ? The almond is a nut which contains a large proportion of vegetable proteins on average 23%. In addition, these proteins are composed of amino acids with beneficial properties for our body.
The interests : Almonds contain arginine , an amino acid that has been shown to have effects on energy metabolism . Also, arginine could help improve blood circulation in the arteries of the heart and thus prevent certain cardiovascular diseases.
Rich in dietary fiber
How ? Almonds are made up of a large proportion of fibers which have properties.
Benefits: These fibers help normalize intestinal transit and promote the feeling of satiety. A diet rich in soluble fiber helps stabilize blood glucose and insulin levels, which helps treat cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
Filled with vitamins and trace elements
Vitamins : rich in vitamin E, almonds participate in the protection of cells, in fact this vitamin is an antioxidant which helps fight against cell aging caused by free radicals.
Minerals : excellent sources of Magnesium , almonds contribute to muscle relaxation , nerve transmission and the proper functioning of the immune system .
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