JULY 8, 2014 – NATIONAL CHOCOLATE WITH ALMONDS DAY

                         NATIONAL CHOCOLATE WITH ALMONDS DAY

Following National Chocolate Day, July 8 annually celebrates National Chocolate with Almonds Day, also celebrated by many as National Milk Chocolate with Almonds Day  Filled with health benefits, this treat is a delicious combination that is loved by millions across the country.
Perhaps your favorite today would be a chocolate candy bar filled with almonds, a bag of chocolate covered almonds, chocolate brownies filled with chopped almonds or any of the many other combination that are available.  Whichever option (or options) you choose, it is sure to be a delicious and enjoyable treat !
HEALTH BENEFITS OF THE ALMONDS:

• reduce the risk of heart attack
• lower ‘bad’ cholesterol
• protects artery walls from damage
• help build strong bones and teeth
• provide healthy fats and aid in weight loss
• lower the rise in blood sugar and insulin after meals
• help provide good brain function
• nourish the nervous system
• alkalize the body

Following is a “tried and true” recipe for you to enjoy:
http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chocolate-almond-cake-2