Here is another step towards 7-a-day. (See earlier posts by clicking on “EMFV” in the TAG CLOUD).
According to six recent studies from the American Society of Nutrition in San Diego – there is a snack with wonder properties. So many in fact that you wonder why they have not been discovered before —- unless of course you are spaced out in California.
ALMONDS
High in protein
Nutrient rich
Supresses apetite
Staves off disease
High in monounsaturated fats
High in magnesium and manganese
High in Vitamin E
Protects against UV light damage
And Alzheimer’s
A wonder cure in a handful of nuts! What’s not to like?
There again San Diego is in California and they are a bit prone to wonder.
GrumbleSmiles 
Not like all ‘NUTS’ dried and crinkle on the outside with a shabby and brown skin, but suculent and sweet and full of goodness on the inside! What not to like in an ‘Old Nut like this?’
As for the tax return? I have no ideas but my mind does wonder, and I make up some believable story for the tax man? But then government is also wise and tends to nip one ‘s crown jewels while one is having a nap? so I cannot win outright: However small victories hard one are something I may get to enjoy?
spelling once again-It should read Hard Won not hard one? apologises