Almond Living Magazine

Make It Mediterranean for Good Health

There?s no shortage of research demonstrating the health benefits of eating the Mediterranean way. Research suggests that following a Mediterranean pattern of eating may help stabilize blood sugar, reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and reduce the risk of heart disease and other health issues. May is International Mediterranean Diet Month, so now is the perfect time to learn more about how to incorporate this way of eating into your lifestyle.

Sustainability, From Crop to Consumer, a Hot Topic at SCAN Meeting

Earlier this month, the Almond Board of California supported an educational session, ?How Sustainability is Shaping the Shopping Cart,? at the annual SCAN (Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition) meeting of registered dietitians.

Almond Board's Nutrition Research Program

We were pleased recently to see a blog entry from Dr. Catherine Woteki, USDA Chief Scientist and Under Secretary for Research, Education & Economics, about the new National Nutrition Research Roadmap that was released on March 4 by the Interagency Committee on Human Nutrition Research (ICHNR).

National Ag Day Celebrates Contribution of Farmers To Life in America and the World

Almond Board at "Ag Day at the Capitol"California’s 6,800 almond growers joined our state’s more than 80,000 farms and ranches to mark National Ag Day on March 15, recognizing and celebrating all the contributions agriculture makes to American life. This year’s theme, “Agriculture: Stewards of a Healthy Planet,” resonates strongly with the California almond community and underscores our longstanding commitment...

New 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Spotlight Almonds

Earlier this month, the United States Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services released the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, an essential nutrition resource. The Dietary Guidelines are updated every five years to provide Americans with more effective nutritional information and guide many of the nation?s food and nutrition programs. While the recommendations have remained relatively consistent over time, the Dietary Guidelines have evolved as scientific knowledge has grown. Most notably, this release includes a focus on the overall dietary pattern, with plant-based foods, like almonds, front and center.

Almond Farmers Never Stop Learning

This post was written by Kern County almond grower Jenny Holtermann and originally appeared on her blog, You Say All-mend, I Say Am-end on Dec. 4, 2015. As Jenny describes, The Almond Conference is this week, Dec. 8-10, at the Sacramento Convention Center. Close to 3,000 attendees representing all facets of the California Almond industry will take part in educational...