Nuts could help prevent weight gain; here's how it works, according to a study

Eating nuts can have a number of health benefits and these now include weight loss, according to a new report.

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Researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health recently conducted a study, published in the journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, to explore the link between nut consumption and weight change.

To do this, they looked at 155,000 adults and collected information about their weight, diet, and physical activity for more than 20 years. Every four years, the subjects had to submit their weight and the amount of nuts they ate, and every two years they had to share their weekly training program.

After analyzing the results, they discovered that an increase in walnuts of half a serving per day was associated with a lower risk of gaining 4.4 pounds or more over a period of four years.

They also said that multiplying your nut intake from zero to half a serving per day was associated with a pound of less than 1.6 pounds in four years. He was also associated with a 16% reduction in the risk of obesity.

Finally, they discovered that those who regularly increased their consumption of half-portion nuts a day were 23% less likely to take 11 pounds or more in the same amount of time.

According to the BMJ press release, "nibbling a handful of nuts rather than cookies or chips could help stave off the weight gain that often accompanies aging and is a relatively manageable way to curb the onset of of obesity. "

Although scientists noted that their study was observational, they hypothesized that nuts could help control weight. a person feels satiated and satisfied longer, "reads the statement.

"Nut fibers bind well to intestinal fats, which means more calories are excreted. And there is evidence that the high unsaturated fat content of nuts increases energy expenditure at rest, which can also help prevent weight gain. "

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