A total of 60 women were included in this trial. Women who were not regular consumers of nuts (n=30, nut group) were requested either to consume 44 g (250 kcal) of pistachios as a mid-morning snack, or to go on with their usual diets for 12 weeks (n=30, control group). Body weight, body composition and some body circumferences were measured. In addition, appetite and satiety sensations were also measured.
Researchers concluded that the daily intake of pistachios (44 g) may help improve nutrient intake without affecting body weight or body composition in healthy women. The additional calories provided by the pistachios induced satiety and sufficient adjustment of intake to prevent body weight changes.
Fantino, M., Bichard, C., Mistretta, F., & Bellisle, F. (2019). Daily consumption of pistachios over 12 weeks improves dietary profile without increasing body weight in healthy women: A randomized controlled intervention. Appetite, 104483.
Researchers concluded that the daily intake of pistachios (44 g) may help improve nutrient intake without affecting body weight or body composition in healthy women. The additional calories provided by the pistachios induced satiety and sufficient adjustment of intake to prevent body weight changes.
Fantino, M., Bichard, C., Mistretta, F., & Bellisle, F. (2019). Daily consumption of pistachios over 12 weeks improves dietary profile without increasing body weight in healthy women: A randomized controlled intervention. Appetite, 104483.