Background: Epidemiologic studies have shown an inverse association between the
frequency of nut consumption and body mass index (BMI) and risk of obesity. However …

Background Nut consumption has been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
However, its role in the prevention of metabolic disorders, such as metabolic syndrome …

Nuts are recommended for cardiovascular health, yet concerns remain that nuts may
contribute to weight gain due to their high energy density. A systematic review and meta …

Nuts contain a variety of nutrients and bioactive compounds that are capable of promoting
metabolic health. However, due to their high energy density, concerns have been raised that …

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Short-term trials support that adding tree nuts or peanuts to
usual diets does not induce weight gain. We reviewed the available epidemiological …

Nuts are an integral part of the Mediterranean food patterns, and their incorporation into the
regular diets of human beings is believed to provide many health benefits. The recent …

Background: Data concerning the long-term association between nut consumption and
weight change in a free-living population are sparse. Objective: The objective was to …

Despite high energy content, nut consumption has not been associated with weight gain in
epidemiological and clinical investigations. Since a satiety effect a decreased sense of …

Purpose There is inconsistent evidence regarding the relationship between higher intake of
nuts, being an energy-dense food, and weight gain. We investigated the relationship …

There is some concern that the high-fat, energy-dense content of nuts may promote weight
gain. Nuts, however, are rich in protein and dietary fiber, which are associated with …