The Heart Healthy Nut

Almonds are the heart healthy nut. Known for their health benefits in keeping you at a good weight, helping you to lower your cholesterol and providing you energy to keep on going.

Almonds are naturally cholesterol free, high in good fats, gluten free, high in magnesium and help to curve your hunger. With all the high fiber and high protein diets out there if you're looking for a way to add more eat almonds! One serving of almonds contain 3g of fiber and 6g of protein. Maybe you're looking to add more calcium to your diet to strengthen your bones, just one serving of almonds is 8% of your daily needs.

One serving or one ounce is the amount of almonds that generally fit in one handful. One handful a day is all you need to be healthier! The Almond Board of California has all kinds of great recipes for using these nuts in your favorite recipes!

Until Next Time,

Almond Girl