National Almond Day

When Celebrated

Always on February 16th

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About the Holiday

National Almond Day celebrates this crunchy nut that is actually a fruit. An excellent source of vitamin E and magnesium almonds are also a natural source of protein and 9 essential nutrients. A handful of almonds a day is good for your heart and may help to maintain a healthy cholesterol level. Though, eating a handful of raw almonds can be lethal because they contain prussic acids which is why they are always roasted or dried. 80% of the world's almonds come from California.

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