This is where you'll find the only commercially produced almond crop in the North America. A big export item, a steady stream of almonds leaves our shores for Germany, the biggest consumer of exported California almonds. Japan, the second largest importer, is a nation with a big taste for almonds as a prized treat for any occasion. Delicious raw or roasted, as a snack, or as a mainstay in a special recipe, it's difficult to resist eating just a few. It is no surprise that almonds are a found in most home kitchens and are used extensively in the food industry.
Almonds are one of the most nutritious foods around, loaded with calcium, potassium and magnesium.
Many studies tout the health benefits of eating almonds, and nuts are a recommended part of the DASH heart-healthy food program. Grab a handful of goodness. All Rights Reserved.