Well, a few more than one, but researchers at Purdue University in Indiana have found that volunteers who snacked on 1.5oz (43g) of dry-roasted, lightly salted almonds every day reduced their hunger pangs, improved their vitamin E levels and intake of monounsaturated (good) fats — and they didn’t put on any weight.
The four week trial showed that even though the group eating almonds were consuming 250 calories worth of the nuts a day, they did not eat any more calories overall.
“This research suggests that almonds may be a good snack option, especially for those concerned about weight,” said Dr Richard Mattes, professor of nutrition science at Purdue University and the study’s lead author.
But do be careful not to eat more than a handful a day — they are moreish and it’s easy to eat more of them that you plan!
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