Are almonds bad for people with high cholesterol because of their high fat content?

No, but...: Almonds are rich in the "right" kind of fat (mono unsaturated fats, such as are in olive oil), and also are a source of vitamin e, magnesium, postassium, and fiber. Studies suggest that replacing other fats in your diet with almonds will lead to a reduction in your LDL cholesterol. As always, your primary care physician is a great source of information on how to manage high cholesterol.

Almonds: Vegetable sources of fat are preferred as compared to animal sources of fat in dietary treatment for high cholesterol.