National Almond Day Fun Facts

-Almonds lower the rise of blood sugar & insulin after meals.
-The world’s largest almond factory is located in Sacramento, California
-Almonds are an excellent source of Vitamin E, magnesium and manganese and a good source of fiber, copper, phosphorous, and riboflavin
-Almonds are cholesterol free, have only 1 gram of saturated fat, and have 13 grams of unsaturated fat per one ounce serving.
-California produces over 80% of the world’s supply of almonds
-Native to the Mediterranean countries, the almond was introduced to America from Spain in 1769
-Almonds are the tree nut highest in protein.
-Almonds help to build strong bones and teeth