Perri O. Blumberg Are Nuts Good or Bad for Weight Loss?StefaNikolic – Getty ImagesIF YOU’RE ANYTHING like us, you reach for your go-to bag of almonds in your desk when that late afternoon hunger hits. You likely already know that nuts are a nutrient-dense, tasty snack, but can they help you lose weight? “Nuts are...
Nut consumption is associated with a significantly lower prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and lower all-cause mortality with or without CKD, according to a study recently published in the American Journal of Nephrology. Koushu Wang, from the Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan, China, and colleagues used data from 6,072 U.S. adults (aged...
Eating a handful of almonds, walnuts, peanuts or any type of nut on a regular basis may help prevent excessive weight gain and even lower the risk of obesity, new research suggests. It may be that substituting healthy nuts for unhealthy snacks is a simple strategy to ward off the gradual weight gain that often...
The pecan is a North American deciduous walnut tree. Its seeds, pecan nuts, are sweeter in flavor than walnuts and are said to be more popular than almonds in the U.S. What deserves attention is the pecan nut’s antioxidant power. It’s said to have more anti-aging effect than the walnut, rapidly gaining it popularity in...
Almonds and almond milk may provide several health benefits for people with diabetes. As these nuts are high in protein, healthful fats, and fiber but low in carbohydrates, they may increase satiety and aid blood sugar regulation and weight management. Diabetes is a long-term condition that affects how the body regulates blood sugar levels. Although...
Nuts are a good source of healthful fats, fiber, and other beneficial nutrients. Each type of nut offers different nutritional benefits. Nuts are among the best sources of plant-based proteins. According to a 2017 review study, a diet rich in nuts may help prevent risk factors, such as inflammation, for some chronic diseases. In this...
