Diet : Want to Lose Weight? Add Some Almonds to Your Diet

You may have heard that nuts are fattening. But in fact, nuts can be a great weight-loss
food. For one thing, they digest slowly and therefore satisfy your hunger longer. Not only
that, nuts are a source of monounsaturated fats - and most nutrition experts believe that
these fats (which are found in olive oil and almonds) actually help people lose fat,
improve insulin resistance, reduce cholesterol, and lower blood pressure.

Researchers in California conducted a study of overweight and obese subjects. Half of the
participants consumed 84 grams of almonds each day, and the other half did not. Both
groups consumed the same amount of calories. The result? Those in the group that ate
almonds achieved substantial decreases in weight, fat mass, body water, and blood
pressure, as compared to those who did not eat almonds.