NATIONAL ALMOND DAY
February 16th is 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.
- According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, “Scientific evidence suggests, but does not prove that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts, such as almonds, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease.”
- 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.
For more information you can visit:
http://www.almonds.com/ and http://www.nationalalmondday.com/
HOW TO OBSERVE
You may want to try one of the following almond recipes:
Green Beans with Toasted Almonds
Green Beans with Caramelized Onions and Almonds
Asparagus with Sliced Almonds and Parmesan Cheese
Asparagus with Toasted Almonds and Garlic
Asparagus with Almond Sauce
Use #NationalAlmondDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
Within our research, we were unable to identify the creator of National Almond Day.
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