The Almond has long been considered the alternative to the peanut. Not just for people allergic to peanuts but for the health conscious as well. It has been considered the healthy option so I felt that I should make it my job to find out more.
Nutrients are based on 100 grams
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Protein: 22 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fibre: 12 grams
- Fat Saturated: 4 grams
- Fat Mono unsaturated: 32 grams
- Fat Polyunsaturated: 12 grams
- Calcium: 248 milligrams
- Phosphorus: 474 milligrams
- Potassium: 728 milligrams
- Zinc: 3 milligrams
- Iron: 4 milligrams
- Magnesium: 275 milligrams
- Vitamin A: 0 micrograms
- Vitamin B1: 0.24 milligrams
Has your doctor pointed out that your blood pressure is a little high? Has the information on how you can reduce your blood pressure been just “take up exercise and eat more healthily”? Of course the doctor has hit the nail on the head: all you need to do is take up some form of exercise on a regular basis and of course eat more healthily. To help you on your new healthy journey I have taken it upon myself to give you a better sense of direction with 5 useful points to help. If your blood pressure is over 140/90 then this could help you. If you would like to learn more about blood pressure and what it is then please 
Do you enjoy jogging outside or do you prefer the treadmill? Going outside for that run can give you that chance for a little ‘you time’. But do you ever get caught in your stride with a pain in your shins where it becomes slightly numb, you can’t run properly and your feet slap down to the ground and you begin to sound like a wildebeest escaping the jaws of a lion? If the answer is yes then you maybe suffering from Compartment Syndrome or more commonly referred to as Shin Splints.
The last day of the week and whilst aching all over now I am feeling really good about myself. I know you always hear about good endorphins being released and that what gives you the feel-good factor after exercise. However in this case I would disagree as all my good feelings are coming from a sense of achievement. Admittedly it is only the first week of many more to come, but I’m feeling great and that is what counts.
Today was back and triceps and it didn’t go very well. I learnt a valuable life lesson and that is if you have an impromptu business meeting the night before don’t have that “one more for the road” drink. I have felt very sorry for myself all day and the training session, though completed, was half-hearted to say the least (That’ll teach you – Beeble).
