There was no effect on waist circumference , high-density lipoprotein cholesterol or blood pressure with the direction of effect favouring tree nuts for waist circumference .
Pooled analyses show a MetS benefit of tree nuts through modest decreases in triglycerides and fasting blood glucose with no adverse effects on other criteria across nut types .
OBJECTIVE To provide a broader evidence summary to inform dietary guidelines of the effect of tree nuts on criteria of the metabolic syndrome ( MetS ) .
Appetitive, dietary and health effects of almonds consumed with meals or as snacks: a randomized, controlled trial
Background / Objectives : Snacks contribute toward a significant proportion of human total daily energy intake . This study investigated the effects of almonds , a satiating and nutrient-rich , common snack , on postpr and ial glycemia , appetite , short-term body weight and fasting blood parameters when consumed with meals or alone as a snack . Methods : This was a 4-week r and omized , parallel-arm study that entailed consuming almonds ( 43 g/day ) with breakfast ( BF ) or lunch ( LN ) , alone as a morning ( MS ) or afternoon ( AS ) snack or no almonds ( CL ) .  Participants ( N=137 ) with increased risk for type 2 diabetes completed an oral glucose tolerance test ( OGTT ) and acute-feeding session at baseline , followed by almond consumption for 4 weeks before repeating the OGTT and acute-feeding trials . Anthropometric , biochemical and appetite responses were assessed . Results : Almonds lowered serum glucose responses postpr and ially . Effects were most prominent in the snack groups . Almonds , consumed as snacks , also reduced hunger and desire to eat during the acute-feeding session . After 4 weeks , anthropometric measurements and fasting blood biochemistries did not differ from the control group or across intervention groups . Without specific guidance , daily energy intake was reduced to compensate for energy from the provided almonds . Dietary monounsaturated fat and α-tocopherol intakes were significantly increased in all almond groups . Conclusion : Almonds provide post-ingestive metabolic and appetitive benefits and did not increase the risk for weight gain . This suggests that almonds may be a healthful snack option
There was no effect on waist circumference , high-density lipoprotein cholesterol or blood pressure with the direction of effect favouring tree nuts for waist circumference .
Pooled analyses show a MetS benefit of tree nuts through modest decreases in triglycerides and fasting blood glucose with no adverse effects on other criteria across nut types .
OBJECTIVE To provide a broader evidence summary to inform dietary guidelines of the effect of tree nuts on criteria of the metabolic syndrome ( MetS ) .