Driven by the renowned Mediterranean Diet, Greece firmly holds the top spot globally with an impressive per capita consumption. The average Greek consumes over 25 kilograms of nuts annually, a figure more than five times the global average. Beyond health, nuts are deeply embedded in Greek social fabric—almond-based confections are ceremonial staples at weddings and baptisms, symbolizing prosperity and longevity. In stark contrast, many industrialized nations rely heavily on processed snacks, often falling far short of Greece’s intake levels, which may well be a 'secret ingredient' in their remarkably high longevity rates.