Do your patients know how to get the perfect portion of almonds? Well, now you can make it easy for them. All you have to do is tell them to reach for a handful, or about 23 almonds, to get the ideal daily portion recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Share this portion reminder with your patients as a simple way for them to get the right serving of almonds every day. And if you really want to give them something to smile about, send them to our eStore to purchase a stylish almond snack tin that holds the perfect one-ounce serving—a great way to encourage smart snacking on the go.
1 handful= 23 almonds = 1 ounce
Here are some easy ways to demonstrate the perfect-portion handful for your patients.
Teaching Tools
Download these resources to help your patients get the perfect one-ounce portion every day.
Perfect Portion: This visual tip sheet is ideal for photocopying and helping teach your patients about how to get the right amount of almonds every day.
Portion Card: This take-along version of the Perfect Portion tool is a handy way to give your patients information on purchasing their own almond snack tin as well as tips for measuring the perfect one-ounce portion. Print it off and cut to create four double-sided handouts for your patients.