Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Showering in almonds…?

Here are some random facts about eating almonds…
  • Almonds contain high levels of monounsaturated fats, this helps reduce the risk of heart disease
  • Almonds offer healthy levels of vitamin E, which may help protect against cardiovascular disease
  • Almonds contain vitamin B2, which plays an important role in the body’s production of energy
  • Almonds assist in controlling diabetes, by lowering blood sugar after meals
The most interesting almond fact…
  • Ancient Romans showered newlywed couples with almonds as a fertility charm…??

Almond butter with apples is a great treat!!

Today’s WOD:
Sleep in
Then…
CFI-5 Rest day… 3,2,1 GO!
CrossFit I-5 Academy of Elite Fitness / Mission Viejo, Ca.

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