EAT ALMONDS FOR SATIETY

 According to a study in a European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, it is okay to crunch your way through a handful of almonds. I can personally say from experience the information in this post is true. Many years ago, I had a doctor say we should eat approximately 10 almonds a day for our health. I am followed that advice for years and it has worked well for me. But back to the above-mentioned journal report, the study found that people who snacked on 1 1/2 ounces of almonds experienced less hunger and desire to eat throughout the day. They also did not gain weight! Even though the almonds provided calories, it is believed weight was not gained which suggests the satiety provided by the nuts worked to reduce total calories by reducing the need for snacking'

What about other nuts? Nuts are not a double-threat but a triple-threat in terms of satiety. According to Alissa Rumsey, RD, nuts are high in fiber, protein, and healthy fats. It is believed other nuts such as pecans, walnuts and hazelnuts may cause the same benefit as almonds.

You will always find nuts in my refrigerator. Here's my current stash of almonds.