Almonds are an excellent food supplement because they contain lots of substances beneficial to the human organism – in particular antioxidants, which help the body purge free radicals. Almonds also reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood. They should be included in small amounts in the diet of all healthy humans. From the dietetic point of view they should be consumed in small amounts because, like all types of nuts, they contain a relatively high percentage of fat. Besides vegetable oil almond kernels contain proteins, roughage, calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc, vitamin E, B group vitamins and more.
Sweet almond kernels