Almonds originate from Prunus dulcis trees and are cultivated for their edible seeds. There are different types of almonds including bitter, sweet, and California almonds. Almonds provide many health benefits as they are a rich source of proteins, vitamins, minerals, fats, and fiber. Specifically, almonds may help prevent heart disease, support brain health, maintain skin health, control blood sugar levels, aid in weight loss, and increase nutrient absorption. While almonds provide these benefits, they also face issues in international trade that must be discussed.

1. ALMONDS

2. CONTENTS
• Introduction
• Origin of Almonds
• Anatomy
• Types of Almonds
• Health Benefits
• Nutritional Information
• Trade Discussion
• Conclusion

3. INTRODUCTION
Prunus dulcis
• Epitome of health and well
being.
• Actually a species of trees.
• Genus- Prunus
• Widely cultivated for its
edible seed
• A rich source of proteins,
vitamins, minerals, fats
and fibre.

4. ANATOMY

5. Taste
Bitter Sweet
Region
Mamra Gurbandi Californian
TYPES OF ALMONDS

6. • Help Prevent Heart Disease and Heart Attacks
• Support Healthy Brain Function
• Maintain Skin Health
• Help Control Blood Sugar Levels and Prevent Diabetes
• Help With Weight Loss and Prevent Overeating
• Increase nutrient absorption
• Increase digestive health
• Can help fight cancer and inflammation
• Help maintain dental and bone strength
HEALTH BENEFITS OF ALMONDS

7. ACTIVE COMPONENTS
• Good fatty acids and no cholestrol
• Protein and carbohydrate
• Alpha-tocopherol and arginine
• Metals-magnesium, potassium, and
sodium.
• Polyphenols - hydroxybenzoic acids and
aldehydes, flavanone and glycosides.
• Antioxidant flavonoids -quercetin,
kaempferol, and morin have been isolated.
• A cyanogenic compound- Prunasin

8. HEART DISEASES
•First study 2002 – American Health Assosciation
•Statistical Research
•Dosage: Full Almond, Half Almond Half Muffin and
Full Muffin
•Results:
 Full Dose = greatest decrease in LDL cholesterol
 Half dose = Significant decrease
 Full Dose Muffin = No Significant decrease

9. EFFECTS OF CONSUMPTION OF ALMONDS ON LDL
•Almond skin polyphenols reduce oxidative
modification of LDL in a dose dependent
manner
•Almond skin polyphenols have also been
shown to act synergistically with Vitamin C
and Vitamin E to protect LDL against
oxidation.
•The use of almonds in food-based
approaches to target multiple risk factors
for CVD has been successful for significant
reduction in CVD risk factors.

10. Riboflavin
and L-
carnitine
Neurological
activity
Cognitive
decline Reduction in
brain
disorders like
Dementia and
Alzheimer's
disease

11. SKIN HEALTH
Vitamin E
Nourishes
skin
Reduce signs
of aging
Anti –oxidants
and other
compounds
Reverse
oxidative
stress
Fight skin
cancer and
damage
Healthy
fats
Improve
circulation
Keep skin
hydrated

12. CONTROL BLOOD SUGAR
LEVELS
MUFA
Slow the rate of
glucose release
Prevent insulin
resistance
Unhealthy
body
weight
Inflam
mation
Oxidati
ve
stress

13. HELP WITH WEIGHT LOSS AND PREVENT
OVEREATING
• Aid in weight loss because they help you feel
full.
• Although nuts are high in fat and calories,
they prolong the feeling of satisfaction after
you eat and keep your blood sugar more stable
than low-fat meals do
• Other studies show that when dieters eat
almonds daily, they are less likely to over
consume carbohydrates.

14. TRADE DISCUSSION

15. TRADE DISCUSSION

16. No matter you are in the risk of heart or brain
disease, you want to beautify your skin or
improve your daily life stamina or even trying to
loose weight. Almond could be found beneficial to
every human if consumed on a daily basis.
CONCLUSION

17. REFERENCES
1. Oxford’s Nutrition Review Journal – Effect of consumption
of almonds on LDL Cholestrol.
2. American Health Assosciation Journak. Issue: Blood
Circulation
3. http://www.infodriveindia.com/india-export-data/almond-
export-data.aspx
4. Health Benefits of Almonds – John Davidson
5. Google Books
6. Google Images
7. https://www.drugs.com/npp/almond-almond-oil.html
8. Wikipedia