How to eat raw almonds: it is safer to eat raw almonds like this

Raw almonds are bitter almonds. There are two types of almonds: bitter almonds and sweet almonds. Sweet almonds do not contain toxins and can be eaten normally, but bitter almonds contain amygdalin, and eating too much can cause harm to the body. Raw almonds need to be processed before they are eaten, and only processed raw almonds can be eaten safely.

1: Raw almonds are bitter almonds, which contain a substance called amygdalin. When it is hydrolyzed by saliva in the mouth, it releases a highly toxic substance - hydrocyanic acid.

2: Do not eat too much. Because the metabolites of amygdalin in it can cause tissue cell suffocation, and in severe cases can inhibit the central nervous system, leading to respiratory paralysis and even death. However, the harmful substances in processed apricots and dried apricots have evaporated or dissolved, so they can be eaten without worry. Pregnant women, young children, patients, especially diabetics, should not eat apricots or apricot products.

3: Almond is a very good Chinese medicinal material in the field of traditional Chinese medicine. It not only has the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying, but also has a certain function of resolving phlegm and relieving cough. However, almond itself is also toxic. Therefore, it is recommended that people do not eat almonds without authorization, especially eating too many almonds may cause serious harm to yourself.

1: Almond and sugar porridge. Ingredients: 10g almond, 100g polished rice, 30g sugar. Preparation: Wash and peel the almonds, wrap them with clean gauze (note that the almonds must be prepared according to the specified quantity, do not put too much), wash the polished rice, put it in an aluminum pot, add almonds and about 500g of water and cook together. When the rice blooms and the porridge is thick, remove the almonds, season with sugar, and eat after it cools down. Efficacy: replenishes qi and blood, moisturizes the intestines and relieves constipation. Suitable for women with postpartum body fluid deficiency and constipation.

2: Chinese yam and almond porridge. Ingredients: 100g Chinese yam, 100g corn, 20g almond, appropriate amount of ghee. Preparation: Cook the Chinese yam, fry the corn into noodles; fry the almonds until cooked, peel the tips, cut into pieces, and cook them into porridge. Efficacy: replenishes the middle qi, warms the middle and moistens the lungs. Suitable for patients with spleen deficiency, weak body, and chronic cough due to lung deficiency.

3: Almond Apple Tofu Soup, Ingredients: 3 pieces of tofu, 24 almonds, 1 apple, 4 mushrooms, a little salt, vegetable oil, sugar, MSG, and starch. Preparation: Cut the tofu into small pieces, soak it in water and remove it; wash the mushrooms, chop them, and boil them with the tofu, add salt, vegetable oil, sugar, and starch to make a sauce to make tofu soup; soak the almonds in warm water and peel them; wash the apples, peel them, cut them into pieces, and blend them into a puree. After the tofu soup cools down, add the almonds, apple paste, and MSG and mix well to make the almond apple tofu soup. Efficacy: This soup is rich in protein and iron, which can improve the immunity of infants and young children and prevent anemia.

Finally, we also need to understand the role of eating raw almonds, because this food can help people treat allergies, inhibit the occurrence of bacteria in the body, and the spread of a large number of viruses. Of course, it can also lower blood pressure and blood lipids. So we have to eat raw almonds reasonably.