Almonds can be consumed in varies ways, roast them for snacking, chop them up for a tasty addition to your favorite recipe, or just eat them right out of the bag. Almonds are bursting with nutrition. They are a good source of fiber and have naturally occurring essential fatty acids. In fact, almonds may be the most nutrient-rich tree nut of them all. Scientific evidence suggests but does not prove that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts, such as almonds, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease.