Want to Lose Your Belly Fat? Eat Almonds

Despite the common assumption that belly fat is something nearly impossible to lose without intense physical activity, it turns out there is a solution. A new study conducted recently suggests that a handful of almonds a day can achieve the desired goal.

For the experiment, close to 50 people suffering from excess fat issues were observed over three months while on a strict diet. The participants were divided into two groups; for a month and a half, they followed the same type of diet. Afterwards, researchers added muffins to one group while the second group received a handful of almonds, incorporated into their daily meals.

The researchers published the study results in the American Journal of the Association of Cardiologists. And the findings? Totally surprising. Even though both the muffins and the almonds are identical in terms of calorie percentage, every person in the group that consumed almonds lost weight. The results were particularly noticeable around the belly and waist circumference. Moreover, researchers discovered that almonds also succeeded in combating bad cholesterol (LDL).

Before discussing quantities, let's pause for a moment to discuss obesity. According to the researchers, fat concentrated around the abdomen and waist is linked to a phenomenon professionally known as 'Metabolic Syndrome (in English: Metabolic Syndrome), which is actually an umbrella term for various issues such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart diseases, and others.

Being rich in proteins, fibers, vitamins, and minerals, consuming about 42 almonds per day will not only provide you with the necessary energy but will also make you feel full, balance blood sugar levels, contribute to the good functioning of the nervous system, fight metabolic diseases, and aid in stabilizing blood pressure regulation.