Is a calorie a calorie? Not always, when it comes to almonds

(University of Toronto) Researchers at the University of Toronto have found that a calorie labelled is not the same as a calorie digested and absorbed, when the food source is almonds. The findings should help alleviate concerns that almonds contribute to weight gain, which persist despite the widely recognized benefits of nuts as a plant-based source of protein, vitamins and minerals.

Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - April 12, 2021 Category: Biology Source Type: news