In California, there are 150,000 acres devoted to growing almonds. Almonds have been a mainstay for vegetarians for hundreds of years. One hundred grams of this delightful nut will yield 18 grams of protein. Almond oil is high in oleic acid and rich in vitamin E, having a sweet aroma and extremely stable because the oil is monounsaturated. It is an excellent skin conditioner and massage oil.
Almonds even have a greater effect on the skin when eaten.
They also contain linoleic acid and are a good source of phosphorous and iron. One hundred milligrams of almonds contain 5 milligrams of iron compared with 3 milligrams of iron in two eggs. As with all nuts and seeds, almonds are rich in B vitamins. They are also high in calcium a cup of almonds contains 332 milligrams of calcium. Raw nut butters and nut milks are fabulously delicious.