<p>Snacking on almonds helps in reducing hunger while improving dietary vitamin E and fat intake without increasing body weight, according to a study published Wednesday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>"This research suggests that almonds may be a good snacks option, especially for those concerned about weight," said Richard Mattes, professor of nutrition science at Purdue University in the US.<br /><br />The study was published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.<br /><br />The researchers at Purdue University investigated the effects of almond consumption on weight and appetite.<br /><br />"In this study, participants compensated for the additional calories provided by almonds so that daily energy intake did not rise and reported reduced hunger levels, particularly when almonds were consumed as a snack," added Mattes.<br /><br />The study was conducted on 137 adult participants who were at risk of Type 2 diabetes.<br /><br />Participants were divided into five groups: a control group that avoided all nuts and seeds, a breakfast meal group and lunch meal group that ate 43 grams of almonds each with their daily breakfast or lunch, and a morning group and afternoon group each consumed 43 grams of almonds between their customary meals.<br /></p>
<p>Snacking on almonds helps in reducing hunger while improving dietary vitamin E and fat intake without increasing body weight, according to a study published Wednesday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>"This research suggests that almonds may be a good snacks option, especially for those concerned about weight," said Richard Mattes, professor of nutrition science at Purdue University in the US.<br /><br />The study was published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.<br /><br />The researchers at Purdue University investigated the effects of almond consumption on weight and appetite.<br /><br />"In this study, participants compensated for the additional calories provided by almonds so that daily energy intake did not rise and reported reduced hunger levels, particularly when almonds were consumed as a snack," added Mattes.<br /><br />The study was conducted on 137 adult participants who were at risk of Type 2 diabetes.<br /><br />Participants were divided into five groups: a control group that avoided all nuts and seeds, a breakfast meal group and lunch meal group that ate 43 grams of almonds each with their daily breakfast or lunch, and a morning group and afternoon group each consumed 43 grams of almonds between their customary meals.<br /></p>