A total of forty-two female participants were included in this study. Participants attended 4 visits, scheduled at least seven days apart. In all visits, participants were asked to refrain from eating or drinking anything besides water from 10 pm the evening before to ensure a standardized fasted state. Measurements such as the resting metabolic rate, waist circumference and body composition (fat mass, fat-free mass, and percentage body fat) were taken. Subjective appetite sensations were also measured by a validated questionnaire.
Results observed that the addition of almonds to the diet as a mid-morning snack reduced overall hunger and subsequent ad libitum energy intake and reduced hedonic wanting for high-fat foods.
In conclusion, these findings suggest that almonds are an appropriate snack food to incorporate into the diet.
Hollingworth, S., Dalton, M., Blundell, J. E., & Finlayson, G. (2019). Evaluation of the Influence of Raw Almonds on Appetite Control: Satiation, Satiety, Hedonics and Consumer Perceptions. Nutrients, 11(9), 2030.
Results observed that the addition of almonds to the diet as a mid-morning snack reduced overall hunger and subsequent ad libitum energy intake and reduced hedonic wanting for high-fat foods.
In conclusion, these findings suggest that almonds are an appropriate snack food to incorporate into the diet.
Hollingworth, S., Dalton, M., Blundell, J. E., & Finlayson, G. (2019). Evaluation of the Influence of Raw Almonds on Appetite Control: Satiation, Satiety, Hedonics and Consumer Perceptions. Nutrients, 11(9), 2030.