More research support the use of almonds to regulate weight.
The scientific evidence that eating almonds as a snack can help people reduce their appetites during meals and manage their weight has been strengthened by two recent studies.
The most recent research supported by the California Almond Board was published in the journals Obesity and American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, and it demonstrates the benefits of keeping almonds on hand for snacking.
The study supports earlier research on almonds and weight management that was commissioned by the Almond Board during the previous ten years. Almonds are thought to be a source of nutrients, energy, and heart health, according to additional study conducted over the years.
“Sustaining weight loss after a weight management programme can be challenging, with many people gaining weight back at the end of the calorie restriction phase of their programme,” said Alison Coates, a nutrition professor at the University of South Australia and the head of the Alliance for Research on Exercise, Nutrition, and Activity.
This study shown that including almonds in a weight control diet can not only result in significant weight loss but also provide a nutritious and long-lasting dietary supplement, according to the author.
Australian adults in the Obesity research lowered their daily calorie intake by 30% by avoiding nuts or increasing their intake of almonds. Both groups dropped weight, but the almond group experienced higher improvements in the subfractions of lipoproteins that transport triglycerides and cholesterol in the blood, potentially lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease.
The Clinical Nutrition study, which involved participants from New Zealand, discovered that almonds as a snack can enhance the quality of a person’s diet without contributing to weight gain in healthy, non-obese people.
expanding body of proof
The findings contribute to a growing body of research indicating that almonds, when consumed as part of a healthy diet, do not cause weight gain, can be incorporated into low-calorie weight loss programmes, and may even improve the quality of a person’s diet overall and reduce their risk of heart disease, the board stated.
The Almond Board is charged with increasing consumer demand because the carry-out supply of almonds at the conclusion of the 2022–23 marketing year was almost at record highs. This research is a crucial part of the Almond Board’s job description.
According to experts in the field, each ounce of almonds has 4 grammes of fibre and 15 key elements, such as magnesium, potassium, and vitamin E, making them a good snack for dieters. Almonds contain 1 gramme of saturated fat per serving and 13 grammes of unsaturated fat.