Eating almonds as a snack has been shown to be effective in reducing hunger while imparting Vitamin E and ‘good’ fat intake.
Recent research also discovered that those who ate around 30 almonds (1.5 oz, 43g) a day did not gain weight.
The almonds used in the research were dry-roasted and lightly salted. The portion represents around 250 calories.
‘This research suggests that almonds may be a good snack option, especially for those concerned about weight,’ said Dr Richard Mattes, professor of nutrition science at Purdue University and the study's lead author.
While the recent research investigated the effects that eating almonds has on weight and appetite, previous studies had already demonstrated that consumption does increase the feeling of being full for both those who are normal weight and overweight people.
This is thought to be due to almonds' monounsaturated fat, protein, and fibre content.
The Vitamin E content has also been shown in other studies to cut the risk of liver cancer and is thought to protect against heart disease and eye deterioration in older age.
Another study suggested that eating almonds can help prevent diabetes because it can help improve insulin sensitivity and reduce cholesterol levels.
