Almond Board of California

February 16th Is National Almond Day

Published in Drug Week, February 29th, 2008

From National Heart Health Month to Valentine's Day to National Almond Day on the 16th, February is a big month for matters of the heart. There's no better way to celebrate than to grab a handful of almonds.

That's because a one-ounce handful of almonds a day may be good for your heart.1 And if that's not enough reason to love them, they may also help maintain a healthy cholesterol level.(1) All this, plus their versatility makes them a nutritious snack and a crunchy, flavorful addition to recipes.

Registered dietitian and James-Beard award-winning healthy recipe developer Cheryl Forberg recommends almonds for more than just a satisfying snack. "On...

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Source: Drug Week (2008-02-29)

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