Weight Loss Tip: no.4735

Despite their high calorie count and fat content, nuts have several benefits that make them one of the best snack options for those who are looking to manage their weight.

Care to guess why?

Yup, nuts are a good snack option for dieters because research suggests that they contribute to weight loss by reducing hunger, as the protein and fat they contain may increase the production of peptide YY (PYY) and cholecystokinin (CKK), two hormones that regulate appetite. It’s these hormones and the rich dietary fiber of nuts that give them a filling effect and can help you eat less food at subsequent feedings.

Now, as beneficial as nuts are, it must be remembered that they’re high in calories and can be easily overeaten, thus negating the reason for their incorporation into your weight loss strategy. For this reason, it’s important to exercise portion control to make sure you’re consuming no more nuts than you should. To this end, you should limit your daily intake to one ounce (28g) of nuts and portion out your serving into a bowl or bag so you don’t eat out of the package and increase the possibility of overeating. Lastly, opt for plain, unsalted varieties, as flavoring can add extra sugar, sodium, oil, and calories.

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Monster Longe is a personal trainer and online coach in San Diego. He's helped hundreds of people lose weight, build muscle, and become more attractive to their loved one so they don't have as strong of a desire to cheat on them anymore. When not working with clients or making content that's easy to read, understand, and apply to everyday life, he enjoys making fun of Drake and people who like the guy.

Weight Loss Tip: no.4735

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