Celebrating National Almond Day. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.
February 16 is National Almond Day, and to celebrate we have some almond facts:
- California grows nearly 80% of the world’s almonds.
- California is home to 7,600 almond farms and 90% of those farms are family-owned.
- More than two decades of research show almonds play a role in a heart-healthy diet. Scientific evidence also suggests that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease.
- Almonds are also good for the skin. They’re rich in Vitamin E. In fact, one serving of almonds contains 50 percent of the Daily Value of Vitamin E. Vitamin E helps protect skin cells from the damaging effects of free radicals, which are caused by pollution, UV rays, and other factors.
- Almonds have six grams of protein and four grams of fiber, and among other nuts, they’re one of the lowest in saturated fat.
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Sabrina Halvorson
National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc.
Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour and The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley.