Did you know that almonds aren’t technically a nut? Almonds are considered a stone fruit, related to plums, cherries, as well as peaches. Celebrate this heart-healthy seed on February 16th for National Almond Day!   Whether you are enjoying them as a midday snack or crushing them up as a dessert topping, almonds make a…

National Almond Day may have been yesterday, February 16th, but you can still celebrate by enjoying this delicious food any day! Almonds are a type of tree nut that thrives in Mediterranean climates. Eaten alone, almonds have a dry, neutral flavor; they aren’t sweet or bitter tasting.   Almonds are a very nutritious food that…

Did you know that almonds are actually grown on an orchard and are encased in a fruit-like shell? They are also a part of the rose family, making them close relatives to peaches and apricots!  Here’s another fun fact: there are eight different species of almonds, but they all have the same exact nutritional value!…

If you’re looking for a healthy snack that’s packed with nutrients, fiber, and healthy fat, there’s no better food than nuts. There are so many varieties to choose from as well as many ways to prepare meals and snacks using them as ingredients.   Nuts are actually a seed surrounded by a hard, inedible shell….

Guest post by Charna Sheinfeld, Nutrition Intern   They are one of the seemingly contradictory foods because they high in fat but extremely good for our health. What am I referring to? Almonds of course! Now that I am a nursing mother, I not only think about my own health, but I also need to…

These bananas are dipped in a little bit of chocolate and then frozen on a Popsicle stick. They are great for when you feel a craving for ice cream because they end up with that wonderful creamy texture but without all the calories!

Snacking, whether you’re trying to cut back on it or come up with healthier alternatives, is one of the greatest challenges people face when attempting to get healthier and lose weight.  Well, today is a nationally recognized food day to celebrate one of my favorite snack foods: almonds!  Almonds are known to be one of…

Nuts come in all shapes and sizes and offer you protein, healthy fats and fiber.  Although some might be more favorable than others, a recent study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition has discovered that almonds stand out among all the rest in terms of weight management.   The study found that participants eating…