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Why Almonds are a Perfect Exercise Food to Keep You Prime

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Growing Good, Health & Wellness
ALMONDS ARE NOW "HEALTHY," ACCORDING TO FDA

If you’re like most people, you probably always thought almonds were healthy. But until this week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) did not allow almonds to be called “healthy” on food labels, due to the agency’s regulatory definition of the term that considered a food’s total fat content, rather than distinguishing among different types of fat. As of...

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New Summary of Research Findings Supports Almonds’ Role in Heart Health

Let the cholesterol education efforts begin! September kicks off National Cholesterol Education Month, a time dedicated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to encourage Americans to get their blood cholesterol checked and to take steps to lower it if it is high. Numerous studies have shown the delicious benefit almonds may provide in helping Americans maintain healthy blood...

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Growing Good, Health & Wellness
Evolving Research Leads FDA to Re-evaluate Definition of "Healthy" Foods

On May 10, 2016, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced upcoming changes to the Nutrition Facts panel (food label). We are pleased that along with those changes, the FDA also recently announced its intention to reevaluate its definition of the term “healthy”. “In light of evolving nutrition research, …Nutrition Facts Labeling final rules, and a citizen petition, we believe...

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Growing Good, Health & Wellness
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.

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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.

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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).