If you pop over to http://www.almondboard.com/ConsumerUK/Handbag/Pages/index.html
there are free samples of California Almonds and tins until the 1st March.
I never really looked at these as such a health filled little snack, they are packed with Vitamin E which I believe is great for our skin too.
Fab for your heart while we are on the day of hearts and love.
Oh and of course very tasty.
Handbags are the ultimate accessory for every woman and 60% of women say they simply can’t live without them, according to new research by California Almonds. Handbags are the place where women keep all those daily essentials from keys to makeup, but what many women forget to pack in their purses is a healthy snack to keep them going strong all day long.
To shake up the nation’s snacking habits and help stop the 57% of women who admit to impulse snacking giving in to guilty temptations, California Almonds has teamed up with nutritionist Juliette Kellow. The aim: to help women snack in style with a treat that packs a nutritional punch.
“We all want to eat well, but it can be tough to eat smart when you’re busy. Almonds are the perfect on-the-go snack and just a handful of almonds a day can provide a powerhouse of essential nutrients including protein and fibre to get you through even the most demanding day,” says Juliette Kellow.
Snacking can be good for you and snacking smart is easy. Almonds are a great example of a healthy snack that is portable and conveniently fits into a handbag. A simple handful of almonds is a good source of energy and packed with essential nutrients to help keep you going all day long. .
So women can breathe a sigh of relief - getting the ultimate snack accessory for their handbag is simple with California Almonds!
Snack with style and taste with these top snacking tips for every bag:
Everyday bag
Every girl needs her daily essentials and while your phone and make up are handy, they can’t stop those hunger cravings. Compared to other nuts, almonds are the highest source of 6 essential nutrients including protein and fibre - just what you need to get through those busy days.
A handful of almonds (28g) + 1 tangerine = 7.4mg vitamin E (62% of the RDA for adults)
Gym bag
The right snack is part of every great workout and is just what you need to keep going strong. As part of a balanced diet, almonds deliver a range of essential nutrients and are tasty and satisfying.
A handful of almonds (28g) + 1 apple (100g) = 6.2g protein
- Almonds are a natural source of protein.
Mum bag
Mums are prepared for everything, even hunger. They know that carrying a handful of tasty almonds is the perfect solution for surprise cravings.
A handful of almonds (28g) + ½ cup dried apricots (65g) = 97mg magnesium (26% of the RDA for adults)
-Almonds are high in magnesium -- which can help battle tiredness and fatigue -- making a handful of almonds the perfect accessory for every busy mum’s bag.
Work bag
Success is in the bag and a great snack is key to working smart.
A handful of unsalted almonds (28g) + a 150g pot low-fat fruit yogurt = 3.4g fibre
Almonds are high in fibre
For more information on smart snacking and for tasty recipes, visit http://www.almondboard.com/.
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