Written By Sam Henselijn
Chocolate covered almonds are a delicious delight; a crunchy, sweet, chocolatey and savory snack that you can eat anytime, anywhere, by itself or as part of a meal, yet conferring health benefits that make this snack worth the calories. Enjoy chocolate covered almonds!
In fact, this is such a great food, that we now have a special day to celebrate it! Yes,
July 8th is National Chocolate Almond Day!!
Almonds by themselves are an excellent source of healthy fats, antioxidants, protein, fiber, vitamin E and important minerals including copper, manganese and magnesium. Like many other nuts, they also are heart-healthy food, lowering cholesterol levels as well as improving blood vessel function.
Chocolate, especially dark chocolate, is rich in protein, fats, and antioxidants, including polyphenols and flavonoids, as well as fiber, iron, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium. Flavonoids in dark chocolate increase blood vessel dilation, a marker for heart health.
Now imagine the combined health benefits of chocolate covered almonds!
Some health benefits of chocolate covered almonds
Weight Management
Chocolate covered almonds do not promote the weight gain you
might imagine when eaten in moderate amounts, since their fat and protein are quite filling; and the cell walls of the almonds take longer for our digestive system to break down, reducing actual fat absorption.
Ready for your guilt-free chocolate fix? This delicious combination has been created to bring you a sugar-free chocolate nut that tastes great and is great for you too.
Improved Cardiovascular Health
This is due to the ability of almonds to reduce LDL (“bad”) cholesterol; and the ability of dark chocolate to effectively reduce blood pressure, improve blood flow, and decrease blood clotting.
Since high cholesterol levels and abnormal blood circulation are the main causes of cardiovascular diseases such coronary heart disease and strokes, combining dark chocolate and almonds gains the health benefits of both for improved cardiovascular health.
Now is the time to try this deeply satisfying snack from L’Orenta Nuts, where these chocolate almonds are made by coating roasted almonds with dark chocolate. They are then polished to a high gloss and beautiful dark brown shade with a glossy finish. Mmmmmmm…..
Improved Mood
The combination of almonds and dark chocolate can also improve mood. This is because chocolate contains phenylethylamine which stimulates endorphins, the hormone that stimulates positive feelings and moods.
Why wait any longer for that happy feeling? Say hello to pure indulgence with L’Orenta’s milk chocolate almonds, perfect for sharing with friends, unless you want them all to yourself!
Improved Skin Health
Both almonds and dark chocolate contain high amounts of
antioxidants and vitamin E; both are beneficial for skin health. The high flavonoid content of dark chocolate also protects skin from UV damage. Regular consumption of chocolate may also improve blood flow to the skin, reduce roughness, and enhance skin hydration. Get ready for some compliments!
You can now enjoy being the “hostess with the mostest ” by trying Picasso Almonds from L’Orenta Nuts. These dark chocolate almonds have an iridescent colorful coating and they are a treat for both your eyes and your stomach! Perfect to impress guests at your next dinner party, enjoy this delightful snack with friends to stimulate your taste buds. In gorgeous shades of red, purple, green and gold, Picasso Almonds are truly a work of art. Go on, try one in every color!
Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes
Consuming almonds and dark chocolate is known to improve blood glucose levels. Both ingredients are able to increase insulin sensitivity, and as a result help to prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. (But this is only effective if the chocolate involved is dark chocolate, not milk chocolate). Another benefit of almonds specifically is their remarkably high amount of magnesium; also effective for controlling blood glucose levels.
Improved Iron Metabolism
Almonds and dark chocolate contain high levels of minerals including copper which is important for iron metabolism and the strengthening of connective tissues.
Chocolate can come in many colors
A different way to enjoy chocolate covered almonds is to try
L’Orenta’s Lemoncello Almonds.
Fresh, roasted almonds wrapped in rich white chocolate and then enrobed with a layer of delicious lemon cream. These Lemoncello almonds make great party and wedding candy favors.
These lemon creme almonds are made by coating whole roasted almonds with an extra creamy lemon flavored confectionary coating, then adding a layer of premium yellow white chocolate. These are bursting with creamy fresh lemon and roasted almond flavor.
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