Almonds
A Super Food
Health Benefits
-Reduce risk of heart disease
-Lowers cholesterol
-Protects artery walls
-Strong bones and teeth
-Improves brain function
Vitamins and Minerals
Some vitamins and minerals found in almonds are Riboflavin, Vitamin E, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Fiber, Biotin, Molybdenum
HIstory of the Almond
In ancient times almonds were a sign of social importance. Pharaohs ate bread that contained almonds. In ancient Rome, almonds were gave at weddings as a sign of fertility. Spaniards brought almond trees over to California. Since then Americans give sugared almonds as a sign of children, happiness, romance, good wealth and fortune.
Almond Brown Sugar Brownies
Rich, sweet brownies that is easy to make. Produces 40 servings per batch.
Fun Facts of Almonds
-Traders would eat almonds when they traveled the "Silk Road".
-California has a many acres of almond trees.
Resources
http://planters.com/nutsandnutrition/articles/vitaminsminerals.aspx
Care2.com
WebMD
Dr. Oz
Nuts for Almonds.com
Food.com