Posted on 11/22/2022 11:02:12 AM PST by ConservativeMind
Weight loss is never an easy nut to crack, but a handful of almonds could keep extra kilos at bay according to research.
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.
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 says the research provides valuable insights for weight management.
"Rates of overweight and obesity are a major public health concern and modulating appetite through better hormonal response may be key to promoting weight management," Dr. Carter says.
"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 (by 300kJ)."
In Australia, two in three (12.5 million) adults are overweight or obese. Globally, nine billion adults are overweight with 650 million of these being obese.
The study found that people who ate almonds had 47% lower C-peptide responses (which can improve insulin sensitivity and reduce the risk of developing diabetes and cardiovascular disease); and higher levels of glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (18% higher), glucagon (39% higher), and pancreatic polypeptide responses (44% higher). Glucagon sends satiety signals to the brain, while pancreatic polypeptide slows digestion which may reduce food intake, both encouraging weight loss.
"Almonds are high in protein, fiber, and unsaturated fatty acids, which may contribute to their satiating properties and help explain why fewer kilojoules were consumed."
Dr. Carter says this may have clinical effects in the long term.
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Very interesting. I knew I liked almonds, thanks.
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