Bobbie Williams joins the Journey as both a Registered Dietician Nutritionist (RDN) and an almond grower. She contributes her expertise as part of the Almond Board of California’s (ABC) Nutrition Research Committee and the Environmental Stewardship Workgroup. Williams discusses her farming background, the latest in nutrition research, the power of pairing the nutrition story with the sustainability story, and her hopes for where this work can lead in the future for this industry.

“The Nutrition Research Committee has a really strong impact in providing evidence that almonds really are a sustainably grown super nut. ” - Bobbie Williams

In Today’s episode:

• Meet Bobbie Williams who is both a Registered Dietician Nutritionist (RDN) and an almond grower
• Explore the impact on patient care for dieticians in a hospital setting
• Discover the cardiometabolic study demonstrating added benefits to almond consumption
• Learn about the latest consensus paper validating the health benefits of almonds and by reviewing this cardiometabolic infographic supporting their claims

The Almond Journey Podcast is brought to you by the Almond Board of California. This show explores how growers, handlers, and other stakeholders are making things work in their operations to drive the almond industry forward. Host Tim Hammerich visits with leaders throughout the Central Valley of California and beyond who are finding innovative ways to improve their operations, connect with their communities, and advance the almond industry.

ABC recognizes the diverse makeup of the California almond industry and values contributions offered by its growers, handlers, and allied industry members. However, the opinions, services and products discussed in existing and future podcast episodes are by no means an endorsement or recommendation from ABC. The Almond Journey podcast is not an appropriate venue to express opinions on national, state, local or industry politics. As a Federal Marketing Order, the Almond Board of California is prohibited from lobbying or advocating on legislative issues, as well as setting field and market prices.