Water conservation is an issue that's going to become even more critical in the 21st century. Nuts are a wonderful source of protein. In times of war, people have been known to survive on nuts as a durable, high protein alternative to meat. There have been some studies that show replacing meat protein, with protein from nuts, helps to lower cholesterol. Almonds in particular are low in saturated fats.
Saturated fats can be a contributing factor in heart disease.
In one ounce of almonds there are 15.4 grams of fat. Of that, 14.2 grams of fat is unsaturated. It has since been expanded to other regions where Hall travels to sell his almond products at Farmer's Markets. In Los Angeles, Hall partners with LARP, the Library Adult Reading Program run through L.A. City Library.