"Surprising: This Popular Snack Zaps Belly Fat Instead of Causing Weight Gain"

A new study from Vanderbilt University Medical Center has debunked the long-standing belief that eating nuts leads to weight gain, revealing that consuming tree nuts can actually lead to a reduction in abdominal fat and a decreased risk of metabolic syndrome. The 16-week study, which involved millennial-aged adults, found that participants who consumed one ounce of unsalted mixed tree nuts twice a day experienced no change in energy intake or body weight, and had a 67% decreased risk of metabolic syndrome for females and a 42% decreased risk for males. The findings challenge previous skepticism about incorporating nuts into a healthy diet and highlight the potential health benefits of including nuts in one's daily routine.