Almond Galette with Red Fruits

Chef Gerard Vie prepares almond galette with red fruits. Preparation and cooking time is 20 minutes. Galette is, in fact, a French term signifying a flat cake that can be either sweet or savory. They can be made from puff pastry, yeast raised dough like brioche, or with a sweet pastry crust. The toppings can vary also; ranging from fresh, candied or dried fruits, creams, nuts, and jams for sweet galettes, with savory ones being topped with an assortment of meats and/or cheeses.

The health benefits of almonds include getting relief from constipation, respiratory disorders, cough, hearth disorders, anemia, impotency, and diabetes. It also helps in hair care, skin care (psoriasis), and dental care. Found in places like Iran, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Turkey, Syria, Jordan and Israel, almond is a very nutritious nut. It is a rich source of vitamin E, calcium, phosphorous, iron and magnesium. It also contains zinc, selenium, copper and niacin. Almonds contain the most nutrients in comparison to all other nuts. Both sweet and bitter almonds are available. Usually, sweet almonds are edible and bitter almonds are used to make almond oil, which is used to add flavor to food. Almonds are usually eaten raw, but people also add them as ingredients in salads. Almond milk is a delicious drink. You can eat almonds directly, preferably eat it empty stomach to ensure absorption of their nutrients. Few of the benefits of almonds are stated on http://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/seed-and-nut/health-benefits-of-almonds.html