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Life’s too short to count your almonds!!
Priyanka Wadhwani

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Almonds are known not because they are nutrient-rich, but also because they are crunchy and yummy. These edible seeds of Prunus dulcis have antioxidants and are considered best choice for diabetics. Do you think you know them all? Check out this quiz!!
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Almonds grow on trees which have beautiful white and pink flowers in the spring. It gives a snowy look when the flowers drop their petals giving it a dreamy appearance.
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Do you know? Almonds are a member of the family Rosaceae & belonging to the plant kingdom, Prunus dulcis (almond) is an economically important crop tree.
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Amazing to know would be that, about about 80% of the world's supply comes from California. That makes the nut California's second largest crop and their number one agricultural export.
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Would you be surprised to find out that this creamy beverage of your choice is mostly made of water, sugar, carrageenan and sunflower lecithin? Yes it’s true!!
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Almond milk is an excellent source of calcium, with 50 percent more calcium than cow’s milk. But to tell you, it does have less protein than the dairy-filled alternative.
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When we talk about a tree’s lifespan, the main factor is productivity. Depending on soil type, water stress, environment, or disease pressure, an almond orchard generally lives for 25-30 years before it is removed.
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Chandler is a walnut variety. Most almonds grown are non-pareil. Peerless are a hard shell almond that you will usually find in the produce department of a grocery store.
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Almond trees are typically 4-10 m high and have a round and bushy shape with a trunk that is up to 30 cm in diameter.
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In the past, trees were hit with rubber mallets to remove the nuts which were dropped onto tarps. Now, a shaker machine grabs the tree and shakes the nuts onto the ground. Other machines sweep and pick up the almonds.
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Almonds contain slightly less protein than peanuts, but make up for it with other nutrients. According to the USDA (U. S. Department of Agriculture) Trusted Source, each 100 g of almonds contains 579 calories.
Are you also nuts about this nut, like I am? You surely might be!! This crunchy super food packed with proteins, vitamins and minerals are ideal for your everyday snack. So what are you waiting for, ditch that unhealthy packet of potato wafers and grab a fistful of almonds now!!