ALMOND is a leading source of vitamin E and magnesium and offers protein, fiber, potassium, calcium, phosphorus and iron in 246 calories. Moreover, almonds and other nuts contain phytochemicals – plant components that may provide powerful protection against heart disease, stroke, and other chronic diseases.

One teeny ounce of almonds contains 12 percent of your daily allowance of protein. And absolutely no cholesterol, of course. You’ll also get 35 percent of your daily allowance of vitamin E, that valuable antioxidant with so many cancer-fighting qualities. And most of the fat in almonds is monounsaturated, also known as “good” fat.

This little nut is also loaded with minerals like magnesium, phosphorus and zinc, as well as lots of healthy fiber. And don’t forget calcium and folic acid – they’re in there too! When you get right down to the details, it is no wonder so may people are nuts about almonds! 20-25 almonds (approximately one ounce) contain as much calcium as 1/4 cup of milk, a valuable tool in preventing osteoporosis.

It is amazing but true, just a few almonds go a long way towards healthy levels of blood pressure and cholesterol. The latest research shows that almonds may play a leading role in preventing colon and lung cancer.