- Almonds are a compact energy source.
Technically, they are seeds and as such contain nutrients
found in each of the four basic food groups.
- This nutritional, natural food is a
wonderful source of essential nutrients. Almonds are
an exceptionally good source of calcium, riboflavin
and Vitamin E as well as magnesium, phosphorus and
copper.
- The natural oil found in almonds is
highly unsaturated and cholesterol free.
- Almonds provide the best ratio of nutrients
to calories of any nut. Nunes Farms sells both raw almonds and roasted/toasted almonds.
- The nutritional benefits of almonds
exceed that of any other marketed nut.
- The vegetable protein in almonds provides
an excellent dietary alternative to animal protein.
- An ounce of almonds provides as much
calcium as a glass of milk.
- Almonds are the best whole food source
of vitamin E, in the form of alpha-tocopherol, which
may help prevent cancer.
- With almonds, you can add great taste,
nutrition and diversity to your diet.
For some great recipes, and additional
nutritional information, please visit the Almond Board
of California at http://www.almondsarein.com.
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