Almonds matched snack bars for weight loss, edged ahead on appetite hormones
nutrition · Examine.com Study Summaries — June 8–15, 2026 · 2026
In 106 adults on a 30% calorie deficit for 9 months, almonds vs. carb-rich bars produced identical 8 kg weight loss — but more favorable ghrelin and leptin in the almond group.
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In 106 adults on a 30% calorie deficit for 9 months, almonds vs. carb-rich bars produced identical 8 kg weight loss — but more favorable ghrelin and leptin in the almond group.
- almonds
- weight loss
- appetite
- ghrelin
- leptin
- fat loss