The Mediterranean diet is rich in monounsaturated fats, one type of healthy fat.  Nuts, particularly almonds, are rich in these monounsaturated fats.  Research shows that just one serving (1 ounce) of nuts is associated with lower total and LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels. Almonds contain a lot of dietary fiber, in fact the highest amount of dietary fiber of all the tree … Continue reading You Can Be Nutty On The Mediterranean Diet