SubscribePine Nuts: Appetite Suppressant?
New research shows that oil from Korean pine nuts may suppress appetite.
After taking the pine nut oil-containing capsules, the women reported a lower desire to eat and a desire to eat less food during their next meal than they did after consuming the olive oil supplements.
Natural appetite suppressants are a big business - just look at the "excitement" over the African cactus plant - Hoodia Gordonii. What other wonders are there in foods from nature? How much do we miss out - with our modern "narrow" processed diets?
In general, the researchers found the oil in the pine nuts appeared to promote the release of cholecystokinin (CCK) and glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1), two gastrointestinal hormones that are known to send "satiety signals" - i.e. signals that the stomach is feeling full - to the brain.Watch to see what happens with pine nut oil...
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This sounds interesting. I would be interseted in learning more.
ReplyI'm predicting that the sales of pine nuts is going to go through the roof. I've never tried them personally due to their price, but I think most nuts have appetite-suppressing qualities. A lot of it is the combination of fat, protein, and fiber all in one. Nuts rule :)
ReplyIt is rather interesting that the study was only done on females to evaluate their hormone levels in relation to their appetite. What about men? Do pine nuts have the same effect on men?
ReplySeeing that it was an industry-funded study specially on that particular "Korean pine nuts", I would personally think that the findings reported have their own marketing "interest" in mind. I wonder if we can benefit from taking pine nuts naturally rather than in their oil capsule form. But don't forget that excess pine nuts (or any other nuts or calorie-containing food) are high in calories and over-eating it may offset our main goal of losing weight in the first place.
Maybe its not enough, but I use about 1/4 cup of Pine Nuts in some of my meals, I really don't notice much of a difference in my appetite level. In fact they're pretty good alone.
ReplyHave them raw, in moderation, and with other nuts. but BE CAREFUL! Try to balance your Omega 3 to omega 6 fatty acids, so that the ratio is 1:1. Too many Americans are eating too much omega 6s and not enough omega 3s. Lastly, Go ORGANIC! I currently put in my own nut mix: Walnuts, picans, macadania nuts, pine nuts, and cashews. Allways think "FAT RATIO" as you are making your own nut mix. Don't be afraid to put a little dark chocolate in to your snack mix and even have it with fruit. Dark chocolate, though high in calories, have heart protective antioxidents. It does contain saturated fat, but research shown that trans fats, refined carbs, pesticides, and synthetic chemicals and additives, NOT saturated fats and cholestrol, causes health problems.
Reply"1/4 cup of Pine Nuts in some of my meals"
...and they are addicting when lightly roasted ;>D
Dry roasted or in a little olive oil - like most nuts - really is a boost. We have them here in Spain where the pine trees grow plenty and they are still rather expensive. It is a very tedious task getting them out of the pine cones, which is reflected in the price.
I agree sith Dietician...makes me wonder 'what is the agenda' and who funded the report.
As far as appetite surpressant, drinking more water consistantly - and especially just before meals - is helpful...as is splitting up the total daily calorie intake throughout the day into several smaller meals.
But who wants sane, healthy solutions? Popping a pill or capsule is easier, quicker, one doesn't have to think and healthier for the 'industry'. ;>D))
ReplyThe cheapest pine nuts I have found are at Trader Joes. They have a great 8 oz package of dry toasted pine nuts for about $4.00. also the bulk aisle can have them at surprisingly cheap prices. Guess I'll be adding them to my green beans and pasta more often (sauteed green beans with garlic, pine nuts and lemon juice...yummy)
ReplySometime you can good deals on them at small international groceries.
ReplyThe pair of mouthfuls of very sweet tea interrupts an appetite also =)
Replyyou must try pine nuts! they are delicious snack. just buy 1/4lb (about $2.00). I'm eating some right now. Also delicious in pesto.
ReplyPine nuts are also very rich in minerals. They have been used as a libido enhancer for centuries, in fact, due to their zinc content. (Zinc helps with testosterone production.)
Here are the minerals in one ounce of pine nuts:
Calcium 4.5 mg 0%
Iron 1.6 mg 9%
Magnesium 70.9 mg 18%
Phosphorus 162 mg 16%
Potassium 169 mg 5%
Sodium 0.6 mg 0%
Zinc 1.8 mg 12%
Copper 0.4 mg 19%
Manganese 2.5 mg 124%
Selenium 0.2 mcg 0%
About this study - I have a feeling that all nuts act as appetite suppressants. They do, after all, take longer to leave the stomach than nearly any other food ; 6 hours, according to the food combining people.
ReplyAnd I that think: why to me after Nuts is it would be desirable? :)
ReplyI just started taking a product called PineSlim. It is a 1,000 mg softgel that is supposed to curb your appetite. I also decided to take Tonalin CLA, which is supposed to reduce body fat. I do work out and I eat healthy. I'm hoping to get a little ahead with these two products. If anyone has tried these supplements please let me know how they worked for you.
ReplyWhere can you buy the Pine nut oil?
ReplyANy nuts especially 3 brazil nuts ( I am 240lbs) curbs my apetite inastantly. I believe olive oil etc oat bran oil and palm oil will do the same. Oily stuff and metabolism I guess. Try the Brazil nuts just shut my cravings in a heartbeat.
Replywhere can I buy pine nuts, reasonable price
I need 10 lbs
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