Almonds and Phlegm

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In a message dated 08/29/2002 6:45:36 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

victoria_dragon writes:

 

<< I've seen disagreements among authors as the the properties of a

particular

food. For example, some say almonds are Phlegm-producing, and others say

they are Phlegm-relieving.

 

It depends on how the almond is eaten ... skin on or skin off. The skin has

a bitter principle that helps to counteract the phlegm producing properties

of the " nut " . When they are " blanched " and the skin is removed ... they no

longer contain this bitter quality and consequently they become more phlegm

producing.

 

Lynn

[Guest guest]

>It depends on how the almond is eaten ... skin on or skin off. The skin

>has

>a bitter principle that helps to counteract the phlegm producing properties

>of the " nut " . When they are " blanched " and the skin is removed ... they no

>longer contain this bitter quality and consequently they become more phlegm

>producing.

 

Thanks. I'll be sure to get the kind with the skins on.

 

Victoria

 

 

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