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Weight loss is never an easy nut to crack, but a handful of almonds could keep extra kilos at bay, according to new research from the University of South Australia.
Examining how almonds can affect appetite, researchers found that a snack of 30-50 grams of almonds could help people cut back on the number of kilojoules they consume each day.
Published in the European Journal of Nutrition, the study found that people who consumed almonds, as opposed to an energy-equivalent carbohydrate snack, lowered their energy intake by 300 kilojoules (most of which came from junk food) at the subsequent meal.
Dr Sharayah Carter from UniSA’s Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity (ARENA) says the research provides valuable insights for weight management.
“Our research examined the hormones that regulate appetite, and how nuts specifically almonds might contribute to appetite control. We found that people who ate almonds experienced changes in their appetite-regulating hormones, and that these may have contributed to reduced food intake”, said the researchers.
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