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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology
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1996
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almond XIII. — OF. alemande,
a(l)mande (mod.
amande), for *
almandle — medL.
amandula, alt. of L.
amygdala — Gr.
amugdálē, initial
al- app. due to assoc. with Rom. words having
AL-2 prefixed.
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Almonds - At the Heart of a Healthful Diet; Research Continues to Illustrate Heart Health Benefits of Almonds
Newspaper article from: U.S. Newswire; 4/16/2004; 700+ words
; ...polyphenols) from almond skins interact synergistically...with the vitamin E in almonds to protect LDL cholesterol...promote the best quality almonds, California's largest...information on the Almond Board of California or almonds, visit http...
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Almonds Play a Healthy and Tasty Role in the Latin-American Diet; Eating a Handful of Almonds a Day is Good for the Heart and Body.
PR Newswire; 4/22/2005; 700+ words
; ...people eat a handful of almonds a day over less- nutrient...chips or pretzels. The Almond Board of California...promote the best quality almonds, California's largest...information on the Almond Board of California or almonds, visit http...
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Almond Joy: Once used primarily for baking, almonds now star in sauces and soups
Newspaper article from: Oakland Tribune; 8/27/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...Not long ago, almonds were relegated to...supermarket. These days, almond butter nudges peanut...scientific affairs at the Almond Board of California, explains how almonds act as an emulsifier...Francisco that uses almonds on a daily basis...items. "Ground almond sauces are great...
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Almonds become the latest 'health nut' as new study indicates that three ounces of almonds a day can significantly lower cholesterol.
PR Newswire; 11/8/1989; 700+ words
; ...four weeks on the almond diet which consisted...of whole natural almonds a day, and a supervised...enjoyable to eat." The Almond Board of California recommends that almonds be included in an...spokesperson for The Almond Board of California...subjects ate the almonds as a snack, ...
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Almonds Pack an Antioxidant Punch.
PR Newswire; 6/13/2005; 700+ words
; ...antioxidants in almond skins and the vitamin E in almonds were shown to...brown skins of almonds to determine their...antioxidant content. Almond skins have been...naturally found in almonds, in the blood...flavonoids in almond skins work synergistically...
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Almond's Joys Nut has a place in history and with consumers
Newspaper article from: The Pantagraph Bloomington, IL; 1/8/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...conditions to start an almond industry. In the early 1850s, almonds were planted near Sacramento...following recipes using almonds are from Almond Board of California...BUNDT 1/2 cup chopped almonds 1 1/4 cup Swiss mocha almond coffee, freshly brewed...
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Almond Industry: Poised for Growth, USDA Official Says.
PR Newswire; 10/6/2005; 700+ words
; ...Consumers' growing demand for almonds is yielding plenty of new almond products. New products containing almonds as the highlighted ingredient...For more information on the Almond Board of California or almonds, visit http://www.almondsarein...
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Almonds: A Whole Food That Can Do a Whole Lot of Good for Your Heart
PR Newswire; 6/24/1998; 700+ words
; ...subjects placed on an almond-based diet...misconception that eating almonds and other nuts necessarily...paper as to why the almond-rich diet might...levels. First, almonds, are a good source...grab a handful of almonds right out of the...learn more about almond nutrition and ...
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Almond Spas - A Unique Creation for Relaxed Rejuvenation.
PR Newswire; 11/11/2005; 700+ words
; Almond Resorts presents its own signature line of spas to round out an already...unwind and slowly awake to the restful, nurturing surroundings at an Almond Spa. Almond oils, aromatic herbs and natural island flora combine to give you luxurious...
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Almonds: consumers' favorite health nut; new studies show nutritional benefits.(Advertisement)
Magazine article from: Prepared Foods; 9/1/2003; 700+ words
; ...health claim for almonds and other nuts. "The almond industry has been...a product with almonds is "it tastes...6) * Domestic almond sales increased...formulating with almonds and vitamin E nutrient...labeling, contact the Almond Board of California...
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Almond, Marc
Book article from: Contemporary Musicians
Marc Almond Singer, songwriter For The Record...Sources Before vocalist and songwriter Marc Almond commenced his acclaimed and prolific solo...x201C;Tainted Love.” But Almond’s talents go beyond his ability...
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Almond, Gabriel A.
Encyclopedia entry from: International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences
Almond, Gabriel A. 1911-2002 Gabriel A. Almond was one of the most creative political scientists of the latter...one of the earliest works in behavioral political science. Almond used survey data to explain the periodic swings of American...
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almond
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...fleshless. The flowering almonds (e.g., P. triloba...related pink-blossomed almond, they are widely cultivated...plum, with which flowering almonds are sometimes hybridized. The beauty of the almond in bud, blossom, and fruit...
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Almond, David 1951-
Book article from: Something About the Author
ALMOND, David 1951- Personal Born May 15, 1951, in Newcastle...England; son of James Arthur and Catherine (Barber) Almond; married Sara Jane Palmer; children: Freya Grace Almond-Palmer. Education: University of East Anglia, B...
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almond oil
Book article from: A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition
almond oil Essential oil from the seeds of either the almond tree ( Prunus amygdalus ) or more commonly the apricot tree ( Prunus armeniaca ), containing benzaldehyde, hydrogen cyanide, and benzaldehyde cyanohydrin. After removal of the cyanide...
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