NUTRITION
LUSCIOUS ALMONDS
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his summer, delight in a healthy snack that boosts protein, calcium and bone-building
phosphorus, while alkalinizing the body, lowering bad cholesterol, slowing the rise of
blood sugar and nourishing your brain and nervous system. Are you sold yet? If so, grab a
handful of almonds!
Almonds are one of my favorite things to snack on, especially now that I am recovering
from a broken wrist and need foods that are easy to eat and help my bones rebuild. Almonds are satisfying and flavorful in any form: raw straight out of the bag, roasted with
tamari, soaked overnight to germinate, or ground into nut butter and smeared on a celery
stick (or even just on a spoon!).
My latest find is seasoned, sprouted nuts. The California company Living Intentions has put
out an amazing line of raw, sprouted nuts and seeds with delicious, natural flavors. These
seeds are vibrant with life when I open the package. They are a real treat! The Lemon Pepper Cajun almonds, and Spicy Cocktail Mix, are scrumptious and more-ish. When I can