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It’s that time of year when all of us think about fitting into that swim suit and showing our bodies on the beach. For most of us, shedding those extra pounds we put on during the holidays is challenging. To help us, Australian fitness and nutrition researchers recommend consistent consumption of almonds.

They studied 140 overweight subjects randomized to incorporate either almonds or extra carbs as 15% of their daily calories 6 days a week for 9 months. Their data showed that levels of appetite-stimulating hormones were 47% lower in those eating the almonds. Eating the nuts also led to a better output of hormones such as insulin that help with healthy metabolism of circulating sugars.

Nuts have been shown in other studies to promote additional energy expenditures aka burning off calories. Do keep in mind that almonds and other nuts have beneficial protein, fiber, and unsaturated fat contents.

As you plan on cutting down on your daily food consumption, consider replacing the remaining food with almonds.

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00394-022-03027-2

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