Recent studies have demonstrated positive effects of tree nut consumption in modifying lipid risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD).An almond-based diet has been shown to significantly reduce total cholesterol,LDL-cholesterol and the total cholesterol/HDL ratio in hyperlipidaemic men and have also shown protective activity in vitro and in vivo against a variety of degenerative diseases.Therefore the evaluation of the bioavailability of nutrients and phytochemicals from almond seeds may have important implications for the prevention and management of obesity and CHD1