Soaking softens the skin, reduces tannins, and many people find soaked almonds easier to digest — a long Persian household tradition.

How many almonds a day?

Most cardiovascular studies use about 1 oz (≈23 almonds, a small handful) per day as part of a balanced diet.

Sweet vs bitter almond — what's the difference?

Sweet almonds (Prunus amygdalus var. dulcis) are the edible variety. Bitter almonds (var. amara) contain cyanogenic compounds and must be processed before any culinary use — never eat them raw.

Is almond oil safe on the skin?

Sweet almond oil is widely used as a gentle moisturiser and massage oil and has a long traditional record. Patch-test first if you have a tree-nut allergy.

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