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Go Nuts!

Posted By: Katelyn Leahy on 08/02/2011

Today has been one of those days where I HAVE to have something chocolatey! I know just about every one of us has these days, especially women; so what is a healthy choice? Well, you see, I absolutely, positively, CANNOT buy a box of chocolate-oatmeal cookies or a dark chocolate bar. Why? you ask. I will sit there and eat the whole box/ bar, and I did not start eating healthy and exercising just to squander all of my hard work!

But, wait! I did find something I LOVE! Emerald brand nuts has a product called Cocoa Roast Almonds, in their famous green packaging; you can find them at grocery stores, and Walmart. A serving of one oz. is equal to about 23-26 almonds, and it is only 150 calories. They also include 210mg of potassium, 3g fiber, 6g protein, 8g monounsaturated fat and 3g polyunsaturated fat (good fats), 6% of your daily calcium, and 8% of your daily iron. Almonds are known to lower LDL-cholesterol and in turn reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. GO NUTS FOR ALMONDS (with a cocoa coating for my crazy craving)!!

Katelyn Leahy, Trainer

Fitness Together, Gunbarrel Pointe