Almonds are a rich source of many key nutrients including protein, dietary fibre, vitamin E, magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc and phosphorous. Almonds are often considered to be one of the nutritious nuts available. It is so easy to add them to your diet, they made an ideal snack on the go and lunch box filler for all ages. Their high energy content means just a handful is enough to help keep you full. They also make an excellent addition to a number of dishes including salads and casseroles. Almonds are also a source of phyto-chemicals mono-unsaturated fatty acids which have been shown to help lower ‘bad’ cholesterol (LDL) and increase ‘good’ cholesterol (HDL).
