Looking Forward to a New Year with Almonds | Almond Board of California

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	February is a triple threat kind of month: Valentine’s Day, Heart Health Month and, our personal favorite, Almond Day! We have a lot to celebrate and want to make sure you’re taking advantage of all there is to talk about with your clients. Read more here.


	Show your clients that preparing and eating heart-healthy food doesn’t have to be bland, boring or difficult to cook by sharing a couple of our favorite almond recipes below. For more delicious almond recipe ideas, you’ll love our online recipe center.

	Lime-Curry Trail Mix
	A sweet-and-spicy snack you can munch on whenever and wherever—a favorite that is perfect on the go! http://bit.ly/2BYLuzn Sample tweet: Know how I know #hearthealth really can taste good? Bc of this lime-curry #almond trail mix by @Refinery29! Try it—you won’t be sorry!


	Oats & Almond-Butter Cups
	We loaded up on the good stuff to make this better-for-you version of a classic—and perfect for grabbing when you're running out the door in the morning or for a late-afternoon treat. http://bit.ly/2E6LzXG Sample tweet: Kudos to @Refinery29 who really nailed this oat and #almond butter recipe! Share it with your Valentine!


	RESEARCH UPDATE: Almonds and Heart Health
	In the U.S., one in every four deaths is attributed to heart disease.¹ That’s a staggering and sobering statistic, particularly because the majority of those deaths are preventable.² Eating a healthy diet is, of course, a key component in managing cardiovascular disease risk, and almonds are an ideal plant food that offers taste, crunch and convenience in a heart-smart eating plan. In fact, for over two decades, we are still continuing to see scientific research support the role of almonds in helping to maintain a healthy heart.³ Read more here.


	Helpful Handouts
	Whether you’re looking for heart-healthy eating tips or are in need of a snacking guide to share with your clients, we’ve got you covered!

Thanks to everyone who is talking about almonds on social!
Here's a shout-out to a few of our favorite recent almond mentions!

@emilykylenutrition
If you’re preparing to hunker down this weekend, be sure to stay warm with this Berry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
#breakfastbowl #almonds
http://bit.ly/2GiCtVB

@nourish.breathe.thrive
I’m crushing over this seasonal quinoa salad with almonds, pistachios, apricots, dried cherries and a whole lotta citrus!
#healthyrecipes
http://bit.ly/2DKlNb5




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	*Good news about almonds and heart health. Scientific evidence suggests, but does not prove, that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts, such as almonds, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease. One serving of almonds (28 grams) has 13 grams of unsaturated fat and only 1 gram of saturated fat.
	1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/facts.htm.
	2. World Health Organization. http://www.who.int/cardiovascular_diseases/en/.
	3. Musa-Veloso K, Paulionis L, Poon T, Lee HL. The effects of almond consumption on fasting blood lipid levels: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Journal of Nutritional Science 2016; 5(e34):1-15.