BACKGROUND & AIMS: To compare the acute effects of three fatty meals with different fat
quality on postprandial thermogenesis, substrate oxidation and satiety. METHODS: Twenty …

Background: Previous studies have shown that the metabolizable energy (ME) content
(energy available to the body) of certain nuts is less than predicted by the Atwater factors …

Several clinical interventions report that consuming nuts will not cause weight gain.
However, it is unclear if the type of instructions provided for how to incorporate nuts into the …

Small changes of diet may reduce CVD risk. One example is the inclusion of nuts. They are
rich in fibre, unsaturated fatty acids and phytonutrients. However, their fat content and …

Traditionally, nuts have been considered a staple food, but because of their high energy and
fat content are not considered good for body weight control or insulin sensitivity. Frequent …

Appetite suppressants may be one strategy in the fight against obesity. This study evaluated
whether Korean pine nut free fatty acids (FFA) and triglycerides (TG) work as an appetite …

Previous studies have suggested that lipid from nuts is more poorly absorbed than that from
other food sources. If lipid from nuts is poorly absorbed, then the metabolisable energy …

Objective: Clinical and epidemiological studies have reported the beneficial effects of tree
nuts and peanuts on serum lipid levels. We studied the effects of consuming 15% of the daily …

Nuts are rich sources of multiple nutrients and phytochemicals associated with health
benefits, including reduced cardiovascular disease risk. This has prompted …

Background: Increased consumption of nuts has been advocated because of their health
benefits, but the role of nuts in the treatment of obesity is unclear given their high energy …