KOMPAS.com - Recent research shows that eating a handful of nuts every day can help curb hunger, and even erode the fat deposits in the abdomen. The researchers claim that this is the first findings showed that consumption of nuts can affect the levels of serotonin, a hormone that can reduce appetite and increase happiness and heart health.
Researchers from the University of Barcelona, Spain, states, to benefit from the miraculous effect, you only need to consume about 30 grams of raw walnuts, almonds or hazelnuts every day.
Researchers hope the findings, published in the Journal of Proteome Research is beneficial for patients with metabolic syndrome (mets) is characterized by abdominal fat, high blood sugar and high blood pressure (hypertension).
Changes in diet with regular consumption of nuts contain healthy fats and antioxidants are believed to help patients cope with the problem of excess weight, reduce the risk of type two diabetes, and heart disease.
Team led by Cristina Andris-Lacueva collaboration with the Human Nutrition Unit of the Rovira i Virgili University said, "The increase in the excretion of serotonin metabolites associated for the first time with nut consumption."
During the study, the scientists involved 22 volunteers who suffer from metabolic syndrome. They were given a nut-enriched diet for 12 weeks and the other group of 20 volunteers also go on a diet but not regular nuts. After that, the researchers then conduct examiner urine of patients.
As a result, volunteers who consumed 30 grams of nuts every day had higher levels of serotonin. Approximately 90 percent of serotonin is in the gut, while the rest is found in the central nervous system that regulate mood and appetite.
Another study in the United States Department of Agriculture published in the British Journal of Nutritionawal this year also found that pistachios (nuts) can help you lose weight and promote heart health.
Lead researcher David Baer said, "Pistachios provide a variety of health benefits, including weight management and cardiovascular health."
No comments:
Post a Comment