New Study Explores Almonds as an Option for Breakfast-Skippers

Research has shown that 20% to 43% of college freshmen report skipping breakfast, by far the most frequently skipped meal among this group. 1 2 3 4 That’s an unfortunate statistic, because daily breakfast consumption among US adults may decrease the risk of adverse effects related to glucose and insulin metabolism, according to a scientific statement by the American Heart...

NEW NUTRITION FACTS ABOUT ALMONDS…BETCHA DIDN’T KNOW

Building on the recent announcement from FDA about new guidance on the term healthy and how almonds–full of naturally good fats*–now meet the updated definition, there’s more good nutrition news to share: a one ounce serving of almonds now provides half of the daily needs for vitamin E and is a significant source of magnesium and riboflavin, too. As a...

The Skinny on Almond Calories

Recent research from scientists at the US Department of Agriculture, funded by the Almond Board of California, shows that both roasted and unroasted almonds provide fewer calories than thought—and that the number of calories is largely dependent upon the form of almonds. In whole unroasted almonds, 25% fewer calories are absorbed, while roasted almonds offer 17% to 19% fewer calories...