Are you nuts? Eat Nuts for a Trim Belly
Want to trick your mind into eating less? Have a handful of nuts every day, says a new study from the University of Barcelona and if you care Dr. Oz says. Not only are nuts an excellent source of healthy omega-3 fatty acids, they also increase your levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that regulates mood and appetite (it has also been called the “happy hormone.")
During the study, the researchers compared subjects who ate one ounce of raw, unpeeled walnuts, almonds and hazelnuts a day for 12 weeks to another group that ate no nuts. All of the subjects were overweight in the midsection. Those who ate the nuts had higher levels of serotonin at the end of the study.
The trick, the researchers say, is keeping the serving small—about 30 grams, which fits into the palm of most people’s hands. And let’s not overlook how the nuts were prepared—they weren't. No honey glaze, sea salt, oven-roasted, chocolate-covered offerings were used. But if the raw variety will keep the pounds away and keep our moods light, I'm willing to make this a daily habit. How about you?
The trick, the researchers say, is keeping the serving small—about 30 grams, which fits into the palm of most people’s hands. And let’s not overlook how the nuts were prepared—they weren't. No honey glaze, sea salt, oven-roasted, chocolate-covered offerings were used. But if the raw variety will keep the pounds away and keep our moods light, I'm willing to make this a daily habit. How about you?
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Happened to see your website on fitness. Sad that I should avoid potatoes. I love mash potatoes. Love eating veggies and have been eating more,but don't eat them as much as I probably should though. I'm 46yo,from Milwaukee,Wisc, and I work out at least 5 times a week indoors. I used to play softball for many years,but with my neck problems,I decided last Summer to forgo it. Love to work my abs the most,but can't get rid of the lower belly fat no matter what exercise I do on my stomach. Probably because although I rarely use a salt shaker,I tend to eat too much food with sodium. Frank's hot sauce is my best friend. I really want to do more for my lower stomach which is my worst part of the body.
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