FAQ - Unsaturated Fat
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
Awesome Almonds® contain NO added fats or cooking oils.
Awesome Almonds® are not greasy on the package or in your stomach!
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
