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Nutritional Benefits of Almonds

Health Benefits and Nutritional Facts of ALMONDS Nutrients Minerals Vitamins Energy - 29% Calcium - 26% Vitamin E - 173% Dietary fiber - 30% Iron - 46.5% Folates - 12.5% Protein - 38% Magnesium - 67% Niacin - 21% Total fat - 165% Manganese - 99% Pantothenic acid 9% Cholesterol - o% Zinc - 28% Thiamin - 16% Carbohydrates - 16% Copper - 110% Riboflavin - 78% Provides magnesium, copper and vitamin E Provides Boosts blood healthly fats circulation Lowers harmful LDL Regularizes digestion cholesterol Help Weight loss 2 Simple Almond Recipes CHERRY-ALMOND FARRO SALAD GREEN OLIVE & ALMOND SPREAD Ingredients: Ingredients 1 cup farro, rinsed 1/2 cup pitted briny green olives 1/4 cup Marcona almonds, or other almonds, toast- ed (see Ingredient Note and Kitchen Tip) 2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1 teaspoon fresh tarragon, or 1/2 teaspoon dried 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon lemon juice 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Method: 2 cups sweet cherries, pitted and halved Combine olives, almonds, tarragon and lemon juice in a food processor. Pulse until roughly chopped. Add oil in a steady stream and process just until the oil is absorbed. (Alternatively, finely chop the olives, almonds and tarragon by hand and combine with lemon juice and oil in a medium bowl) The spread should have a coarse but easily spoonable texture. Let stand for about 30 minutes for the flavor to de- velop. 1/2 cup diced ricotta salata or feta cheese 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted 3 tablespoons finely diced red onion 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint Method: Combine farro, water and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cover and cook until the farro is tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain any remaining liquid and fluff with a fork. Spread the farro out on a large rimmed baking sheet to cool for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, oil, pepper and the re- maining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add cher- ries, ricotta salata (or feta), almonds, onion, mint and the farro. Gently stir to combine. Bel Marra Health Healthy Choices For A Better Life

Nutritional Benefits of Almonds

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Nuts come in all different shapes and sizes, but they all have one thing in common: They are good for your health. From peanuts, to walnuts, to even pistachios, nuts contain many benefits to make them...

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