Aren’t almonds high in fat?

“Yes, but 90% of the fat in almonds are naturally occurring mono-unsaturated or polyunsaturated fat…that's the “good kind” of fat. 

These good fats are associated with lowering cholesterols levels.   Read more about the good fats in almonds

Dr. Lankin’s Awesome Almonds® contain NO added fats or cooking oils. 

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Mono-unsaturated fat is found in olive oil and is a key component of the Mediterranean diet. 

People who adhere to this diet have been found to have lower rates of heart disease despite consuming a high fat content. 

So not all fat is bad.  Certain ones, like monounsaturated can be very helpful.

According to the American Heart Association a Mediterranean diet has these characteristics:

• high consumption of fruits, vegetables, bread and other cereals, potatoes, beans, nuts and seeds
• olive oil is an important monounsaturated fat source
• dairy products, fish and poultry are consumed in low to moderate amounts, and little red meat is eaten
• eggs are consumed zero to four times a week
• wine is consumed in low to moderate amounts