You should never let anything come between you and your almonds—and that’s that. Luckily, it’s easy to enjoy almonds throughout your entire day. Here are some great ideas about how to make the most of any meal and snack time by adding a handful of irresistible California Almonds.

 
7:00 
Returning from a morning workout.
Grab a handful of whole natural almonds to give your body a post-workout boost to set you up for the day.

8:30
Grabbing breakfast at work.
Almonds are the perfect match for lots of nourishing foods that are easy to keep on hand. Just stash some packets of instant porridge in your desk, heat it up in the office microwave, and top it off with a handful of almonds. It’s a great way to start the day right with a natural soure of protein that is also high in fibre and vitamin E.

11:00 
The late morning snack attack.
Keep a jar of flavoured almonds in your desk to help ward off the desire to ambush your colleague’s sweet bowl or the ever present vending machines. A handful of almonds provides a simple way to keep energy up and cravings down and you can enjoy them in a variety of flavours to calm any craving—salty or sweet.

12:30 
Lunchtime’s here.
Sprinkle slivered or sliced almonds over your salad or bag a handful as a crunchy alternative to crisps. Almonds can bring the excitement back into lunch with their delicious, light flavour, and their irresistible crunch. Even better, they won’t give you any guilt.

16:30 
The pre-dinner blues.
Sometimes the last couple of hours before dinner can seem like an eternity. You’re tired. You’re hungry. And you find yourself pondering a dip in your secret stash of 'for emergency only' chocolate. That’s when almonds can come to the rescue.

19:00 
Dinner’s up.
There are so many incredibly tasty almond recipes out there that it may be hard to choose just one each night. So whatever you’re in the mood for, almonds make the perfect fit. They work great with fish, poultry, and other proteins and can also liven up all sorts of side dishes.

21:00 
Late-night munchies.
As the day winds down, the urge to grab a late-night sweet treat or salty snacks can sometimes seem uncontrollable. But almonds can let you satisfy your craving without undoing your whole day. Sprinkle them onto low fat Greek yoghurt with a spoonful of your favourite whole grain cereal. And when you really want to indulge, keep a gourmet chocolate bar with almonds on hand. Just make sure you keep your portions in check.

Good news about good fat: Dietary Guidelines recommend that the majority of your fat intake be unsaturated. One serving of almonds (30g) has 13g of unsaturated fat and 1g of saturated fat.