National Almond Day!

Whether you are eating them by themselves, using almond milk, pasta, flour, butter, oil or meal, almonds offer a delicious flavor along with many health benefits. Almonds are one of the most heart-healthy foods on the market, packed with vitamin E, magnesium and fiber.

▪ According to a survey of 500 health professionals, almonds may be beneficial to a healthy lifestyle.

▪ Recent research from Purdue University suggests that eating almonds can help people feel satisfied for several hours, which can support weight management and counter weight gain.

▪ Eighty percent of the world’s almonds are grown in California.