Effects of Almond Versus Pistachio on Weight Loss

Exclusion Criteria

• •Have allergy to nuts
• •Participating in a research project involving weight loss or physical activity in the previous six months.
• •Pregnancy or lactation during the previous 6 months, or planned pregnancy in the next six months.
• •Taking medication that could affect metabolism or change body weight.
• •Report heart problems, chest pain, and cancer within the last five years.
• •Smoking
• •Menopause
• •Diagnosis of any chronic disease such as fatty liver, cancer, chemo/radio therapy, heart disease, immune compromised conditions, abnormal thyroid hormone level.