149. The Calorie Myth That's Keeping You Away from One of the Healthiest (and Best Weight Regulating) Foods on the Planet

About this episode

Dr. Lisa Oldson debunks the myth that nuts are fattening and discusses the research showing their health benefits and weight regulation properties.

"I know I shouldn't, but I had a handful of almonds." Sound familiar? If you've ever felt guilty about eating nuts, this episode is for you. Lisa Oldson, MD breaks down the persistent myth that nuts are fattening, and shares the research that proves otherwise. From the Nurses' Health Study to the landmark PREDIMED trial, the science consistently shows that people who eat nuts regularly tend to weigh less over time, not more. Dr. Lisa also explains why nuts don't cause weight gain (hint: the c...

People in this episode

Host: Lisa Oldson, MD

Topics covered

• calorie myth
• nut consumption
• weight regulation
• health benefits of nuts
• nutrition research

Keywords

• calories
• nuts
• weight loss
• nutrition
• health studies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nurses' Health Study, PREDIMED trial

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