The Effects of Including Almonds in a Weight Loss Trial

The Effects of Including Almonds in an Energy-restricted Diet on Weight, Abdominal Fat Loss, Blood Pressure, and Cognitive Function

The purpose of this study is to determine whether inclusion of almonds in a weight loss regimen will augment the rate of weight loss, promote a greater fat mass/fat-free mass ratio of weight loss, improve blood pressure and ameliorate the post-lunch dip in cognitive function.

The purpose of this study is to determine whether inclusion of almonds in a weight loss regimen will augment the rate of weight loss, promote a greater fat mass/fat-free mass ratio of weight loss, improve blood pressure and ameliorate the post-lunch dip in cognitive function.

Inclusion Criteria:

Adult participants

• Overweight or obese (BMI 25-40 kg/m2)
• Fasting blood glucose ≤6.9 mmol/L via capillary finger-stick blood samples
• No nut allergies
• Willing to comply to study protocol and to eat test meals

Exclusion Criteria:

Those not meeting inclusion criteria.