Product Review

Product Review- Blue Diamond Whole Natural Almonds

March 3, 2009 by Melissa · Leave a Comment

Melissa Smallwood (aka Multi-tasking Mama) has worked with seniors and families as a professional organizer for several years and is the owner of Organized Life by Design, LLC. She has an extensive human services background. She is also the mom of three active boys (one of which has special needs). She enjoys helping people get their lives, calendars and homes organized so that they have time to see and enjoy their blessings! Melissa also has a passion for cheap yet chic home décor and has many resources available for decorating your home on a budget. Melissa has written many articles on organizing for various websites and organizations including Online Organizing.com, Show Mom the Money, Ask Baby Kid, Dr. Mommy Says, Sassy Mamas, Pink Lemonade of Life and more.

A lot of times when people come to visit, they are disappointed when they want to share my almonds with me and discover that they are not roasted and they also don’t have anything at all on them, like salt. They are completely natural and I love them that way. And I think they are healthiest that way, as well.

Almonds are a great treat if you are on a diet, too. They easily make up a big part of your daily protein intake. They’re also very high in Vitamin E, and of course they’re low in sugar. They are also a surprisingly good source of calcium.

Twenty-eight almonds is equal to 160 calories, which makes the perfect snack or protein addition to just about any meal. You can have a few on their own, you can sprinkle slivers on your salad for an extra crunch, and they go great with fruit and yogurt. You have to be careful though, you don’t want to go overboard eating them, because they are very high in fat.

Usually the almonds are pretty fresh and yummy, but every now and then I’ll get a pack that just isn’t quite as fresh. When that happens the almonds are kind of more flat and they don’t split in half or slice up quite as easily. However, this happens infrequently enough that I still really love this brand. I think that has more to do with nature itself – or maybe how long the can actually sat on the shelf at the store.