Eating Nuts May Help Reduce Food Cravings, Promote Weight Management

rephrased article: Nut Consumption May Help Reduce Sweet Cravings and Improve Diet Quality Research suggests that incorporating nuts into your diet may be beneficial for young adults at risk of metabolic syndrome.

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Nut Consumption May Help Reduce Sweet Cravings and Improve Diet Quality

Research suggests that incorporating nuts into your diet may be beneficial for young adults at risk of metabolic syndrome. A recent study published in Nutrients found that swapping high-carb snacks for nuts can help curb sweet cravings and improve overall diet quality.

The Benefits of Nuts

• Nuts are rich in satiating nutrients like healthy fats, protein, and fiber, making them a satisfying snack choice.
• Those with tree nut allergies may consider seeds as a suitable substitute.

For individuals at higher risk of metabolic syndrome, snacking on nuts daily for 16 weeks resulted in:

• Reduced cravings for sweets and fast food: Participants reported fewer urges for sugary and salty treats.
• Increased protein intake: Study participants ate more protein-rich foods.
• Improved diet quality scores: Participants scored better on a measure of diet quality.

Study Details

The study, conducted by researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, recruited 84 males and females aged 22-36 with at least one risk factor for metabolic syndrome. Participants were randomly assigned to either a tree nut snack group or a high-carbohydrate snack group.

• Tree nuts snack group: Ate a mix of unsalted raw almonds, walnuts, pecans, macadamia nuts, hazelnuts, pistachios, and cashews twice a day.
• High-carbohydrate snack group: Ate snacks such as pretzels, animal crackers, graham crackers, or granola bars twice a day.

The study lasted 16 weeks, during which researchers measured food cravings, daily food intake, and overall diet quality at both the start and end. The results suggest that incorporating nuts into your diet may be beneficial for reducing sweet cravings and improving diet quality.

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