tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8910978587787297189.post655063655441972484..comments2022-11-18T03:18:25.631-08:00Comments on Travels without George: Sweet and salty almondsMarilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15336711230112675101noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8910978587787297189.post-36365828108731340962010-03-13T09:20:51.805-08:002010-03-13T09:20:51.805-08:00Clearly we're not doing this for our health.Clearly we're not doing this for our health.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8910978587787297189.post-18773943898236130102010-03-13T08:42:19.803-08:002010-03-13T08:42:19.803-08:00I know the benefits of eating almonds for many hea...I know the benefits of eating almonds for many healthy reasons, and their cholesterol lowering properties. <br />But adding sugar, corn syrup and salt, all of which have no food value, and are not good for you, doesn't make sense to me.<br /> <br />"If you want almonds with a roasted flavor and texture, choose those that have been "dry roasted" as they are not cooked in oil like their regular roasted counterparts. Yet, even when purchasing "dry roasted" almonds, it is important to read the label to be sure that no additional ingredients such as sugar, corn syrup or preservatives have been added." From: http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=20<br /><br />I love almond butter, but I make sure nothing has been added.<br />Happy Trails, Penny, TXLakeConroePenny,TXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00260039376684295639noreply@blogger.com