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Nut consumption; body weight and insulin resistance.

Authors: Garcia-Lorda P, Megias-Rangil I, Salas-Salvado J.
  • Journals: Eur J Clin Nutr
  • Pages: S8-S11.
  • Volume: 57(suppl 1)
The beneficial effects of nuts on cardiovascular health are well known. However; since nuts provide a high caloric and fat content; some concern exists regarding a potential detrimental effect on body weight and insulin resistance. The current data available did not support such a negative effect of nut consumption on the short term or when nuts are included on diets that meet energy needs. Furthermore; there is some intriguing evidence that nuts can help to regulate body weight and protect against type II diabetes. This; however; still has to be proved and more research is needed to address the specific effects of nuts on satiety; energy balance; body weight and insulin resistance.