Want To Shed Pounds? Add Almonds To Your Diet.

Discussion in 'Health and Fitness' started by Frederick Foresight, Jan 21, 2022.

  1. https://www.drweil.com/blog/health-...utm_term=See Why Almonds Can Be Diet-Friendly

    You’ve heard it dozens of times – nuts are good for you, but don’t eat too many because they are full of fat and calories. However, research indicates that the reality is somewhat more complex – and that’s good news for nut-lovers who are watching their weight. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition revealed that while a handful (about 22 kernels) of almonds contains 170 calories, only 129 calories are actually absorbed by the body. The rest are passed through the digestive tract, because the protein and fat in them are relatively hard to digest. Even better news – after one daily handful of almonds, three percent of the calories you consume for the next 24 hours are rendered indigestible. That means if you eat 2,000 calories in a day, the almonds you ate in the morning will remove about 60 calories from that total. The effect probably applies to other kinds of nuts and sources of high fiber, although only almonds have been rigorously studied. So, enjoy your nuts on a daily basis- their monounsaturated fat content appears to lower cardiovascular risk. Opt for the least processed versions possible from raw to lightly toasted and salted yourself.
     
  2. I opt for almond butter.
     
  3. Baron

    Baron Administrator

    I've been pretty big on almonds in the past but now I'm back to my first love: peanuts! :D
     
  4. speedo

    speedo

    I'm sure you know that peanuts are not nuts but legumes.
     
  5. Baron

    Baron Administrator

    Oh yeah, I forgot about that. My favorite nuts are cashews, and my favorite legumes are peanuts. :D
     
  6. In unrelated news, my dark chocolate self-identifies as kale.
     
  7. speedo

    speedo

    :D
     
  8. speedo

    speedo

    :D
     
  9. speedo

    speedo

    As long as your milk chocolate doesn't self-identify as kale. :D
     
  10. #10     Jan 21, 2022