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Almonds vs. other nuts

they are an excellent source of anti-oxidants, vitamins A, E, B12, D, iron and calcium. I usually buy almond milk or make it myself..taste better than cow milk. I also buy almond oil to use on my skin. I wouldn't say they are the best because a lot of other nuts are very healthy for you too. For me consuming nuts like almond,peanut,walnut,hazelnut,pecan,macadamia,Brazil nuts regularly gives my skin a healthier complexion and is a good source of vitamins and minerals.
 
Almonds are the best in regards to protein.

Overall though, I'd vouch for walnuts being the best.

They have the most omega 3 fatty acids in them.

:)
 
Almond milk is quite yummy..but I love my regular milk just fine.
I do love whole, raw almonds though...perfect snack.

From the Living and Raw foods website:
(Sweeteners and flavoring optional - though I do recommend it!)

Raw Vanilla Almond Milk
1 cup soaked almonds
(Soak in a bowl in the refrigerator overnight and rinse before using)
3 cups water
1 vanilla bean, seeds scooped out
3-5 soft pitted dates (or soak hard dates in water for 1/2 hour) or
other sweetener to taste such as honey or stevia

To make raw almond milk blend the soaked almonds with the water until smooth. Then strain the mixture through a sprout bag, cheesecloth, or strainer into a big bowl. Save the almond pulp in a container and put in the refrigerator for later use.

Put the almond milk back into the blender carafe and blend in the vanilla seeds and dates or other sweetener until smooth. This milk will last in the refrigerator for about 3-5 days. Shake well before using. Variation: Blend in a banana and use a pinch of nutmeg to make a festive rawnog.

Measure 1 cup almonds and pour into sprout bag.
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Close the sprout bag and soak the almonds in water overnight or for at least 6 hrs.
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Rinse the soaked almonds with water and put the almonds into the blender with three cups of water.
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Blend the almonds and water until smooth.
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Pour the puree into the sprout bag over a big bowl.
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Squeeze the almond pulp through the sprout bag to extract the milk.
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Drink as is, or put the almond milk back into the blender and blend in vanilla, dates, or other sweeteners such as honey or stevia.
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Save the almond pulp for cookie or cracker recipes that require almond pulp or almonds.
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Almonds are technically not nuts, they are drupes like peaches and dates.

They have more protein than nuts.
 
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And peanuts are legumes. What's your point? They're all delicious, and rather good for you.
 
both of the above comments don't really make you look smart anymore. We all have the internet now. This is especially relevant if you are unable to explain what exactly a legume or drupe is w/o returning to the internet. ;)
 
both of the above comments don't really make you look smart anymore. We all have the internet now. This is especially relevant if you are unable to explain what exactly a legume or drupe is w/o returning to the internet. ;)

Because learning something from a book is clearly far superior than learning something online, am I right? ;)

Regardless, almonds are great, as are nuts, legumes, pulses and other sources of plant protein.
 
And peanuts are legumes. What's your point? They're all delicious, and rather good for you.

Just saying. But to answer the OP's question, they are probably referred to as healthier than nuts because of their relatively high protein content.
 
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