Almonds Help Lose Weight

Author: Karen Lennox Time for reading: ~1 minutes Last Updated: August 08, 2022

Eating a handful of almonds in the morning helps suppress appetite for the rest of the day.

Adding a handful of almonds to breakfast helps eliminate excess weight by suppressing appetite for the rest of the day, a new study shows.

Almonds have a low glycemic index. It determines the extent to which blood sugar levels will rise after a meal.

Consumption of low-index foods, which are broken down more slowly by the body and which do not cause large fluctuations in blood sugar and insulin levels, are effective against overeating and to regulate appetite.

The study found that participants who included almonds in their morning menu felt full for longer and had lower blood glucose levels after breakfast and lunch than people who did not eat nuts.

Moderate consumption of foods with a low glycemic index, such as almonds, in the morning can reduce the amount of food consumed, prolong the feeling of satiety and help maintain a healthy weight, said study leader Prof. Richard Mats of Purdue University in Indiana, USA.

The results are published in the Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism .

Another study, at the University of Barcelona, found that nuts are useful in fighting belly fat and controlling appetite.

Scientists have found a link between nut consumption and higher serotonin levels. It is believed that the hormone reduces appetite and increases the feeling of happiness and satisfaction. Its benefits for improving heart health are also known.

Nutrition and nutrition experts recommend eating a handful of raw and unpeeled walnuts, almonds and hazelnuts a day.

Almonds Help Lose Weight

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