California Almonds logo

Almonds are one of the top sources of vitamin E and can help to maintain healthy blood cholesterol levels and a healthy heart. A naturally satisfying and nutritious snack or ingredient , great for busy lifestyles. For more information please click here



We all want to be fit and healthy, eat well and exercise regularly, but let’s face it, we all have busy lives and sometimes it’s hard to cram it all in. So, in association with the Almond Board of California, All About You has asked three women to take the ‘Simple changes for a healthy lifestyle’ challenge. Read about their efforts every week, find top tips and inspiration for your own lifestyle and post comments and feedback on their blogs. Every month we’ll give away a California Almond goody bag to the best reader comments.


If you've enjoyed reading this page and would like to receive further hints, tips and recipes, Almond Board of California want to hear from you. Click here to submit your details.


PLEASE NOTE - the almond tin giveaway has now closed.

If you missed out on the tin giveaway but would like more information on almonds visit The Almond Board of California.


Editors choice. This week we recommend…

The Blogs

Jo, 30-something

Newly single and with two children to care for, Jo’s approach to fitness so far has been sketchy. Now she feels she can no longer take her weight for granted and needs to focus on her own and her children’s health. But it all has to be fitted around a busy schedule of parenting, career, home and much more…
Read more

Emma, 40-something

Struggling with fluctuating weight swings since her teens, Emma is on a committed health drive for 2010. After recently changing career to go freelance, she realises that being healthy is no longer something she can do ‘on and off’ and is developing a long-term plan to stay fit and eat well…
Read more

Mary, 50-something

Single and reasonably active, Mary has always kept an eye on her health and fitness levels, despite being an ‘ex-smoker and pint of lager lady’. A true food fan, she’s tried supplements, Pilates, yoga, circuit-training and jazz dance to name but a few. And, like us all, she feels she could always do more to be fit and healthy… Read more