Ninety percent of consumers around the globe prefer almonds as an ingredient in the nut-containing food products they purchase (versus products without nuts), according to a recent study funded by the Almond Board of California (ABC). Manufacturers seem to be responding to consumer demand, given the results of two distinct new products reports that identify almonds as the number one nut used in global new product introductions for the third year in a row

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Whether hosting your own cookie exchange party or attending the annual office mixer, “Twelve Days of Cookies”, the new holiday guide from Almond Board of California, is designed to help manage the busiest of baking seasons

Today, World Diabetes Day, marks a global effort for awareness and education about the disease, which is expected to affect 8% of the global population by 2025. Adopting healthy eating habits is high on the list of recommendations for diabetes prevention and management.1 In fact, multiple recent scientific studies have shown that a healthy diet that includes almonds every day shows promise in helping to improve certain risk factors for diabetes and maintain healthy blood sugar levels.

With nearly 16 million Americans living today with prediabetes, a condition that is the precursor to type 2 diabetes, and with half of all Americans expected to have either prediabetes or type 2 diabetes by the year 2020, nutritional approaches to maintaining healthy blood sugar levels are essential. The findings of a scientific study examining the potential health benefits of almond consumption were published in the June, 2010 Journal of the American College of Nutrition.

Nearly 26 million American adults and children have diabetes today and by the year 2025, this condition is projected to affect 438 million worldwide, or 7.8% of the adult population.1,2 One of the first lines of defense in disease management is dietary change, which highlights the significance of two recently published studies. Both suggest that including almonds in the diet may aid individuals with type 2 diabetes in maintaining cholesterol and blood glucose levels.

Nearly 26 million American adults and children have diabetes today and by the year 2025, this condition is projected to affect 438 million worldwide, or 7.8% of the adult population.1,2 One of the first lines of defense in disease management is dietary change, which highlights the significance of a recently published study.The results suggest that including almonds in the diet may aid individuals with type 2 diabetes in maintaining cholesterol and blood glucose levels.

Findings from a recent study from the Harvard School of Public Health suggest that particular dietary and lifestyle factors are independently associated with long-term weight gain or weight maintenance.2 A recently published study bolsters growing evidence that supports including almonds in the diet for weight management. This research adds a new dimension to the existing research because it highlights the importance of long-term consumption of almonds for weight management.

More than one in three American adults suffer from cardiovascular disease (CVD) and reducing risk factors for such a widespread disease typically begins with lifestyle and diet changes.1,2 A recent scientific review, conducted by researchers and Registered Dietitians, suggests that nutrient-rich almonds have been shown to promote heart health, and may help maintain healthy cholesterol levels.3

The addition of almonds to breakfast – long hailed as the most important meal of the day – may help sustain feelings of fullness based on the results of a recent study.