New research has found that eating a small amount of one type of nut could help shed the pounds.
A study from the University of South Australia has found the popular nut could be a valuable asset when it comes to tackling the scales. Examining how almonds can affect appetite, researchers found that a snack of 30-50 grams of almonds could help people cut back on the number of kilojoules or calories they consume each day, Wales Online reports.
Published in the European Journal of Nutrition, the study found that people who consumed almonds – as opposed to an energy-equivalent carbohydrate snack - lowered their energy intake by 300 kilojoules - around 71 calories - most of which came from junk food, at the subsequent meal.
