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Nuts: Nature's Weight Management Ally
A study reveals significant variability in how individuals metabolize almonds, with energy absorption ranging from 56 to 168 calories per 30-gram serving. This difference can lead to a weekly caloric variance of 750 calories, indicating that nuts generally do not contribute to weight gain despite common fears. All types of nuts offer beneficial healthy fats and polyphenols, making them excellent dietary additions as long as they are not heavily processed. Incorporating a variety of nuts enhances nutritional intake, and replacing typical snacks with nuts can lead to substantial health benefits, given that snacks represent about 20% of daily energy consumption.