Which almonds or potatoes can promote a healthy metabolism?

One study found no difference between french fries and almonds as daily snacks

"In our school of public health at Indiana University Bloomington and my own work, we stick to a mantra: 'It's about knowing

At the end of the one-month trial, changes in body composition (i.

"Our findings suggest that two foods that were previously thought to have opposite health outcomes had no different effects on the health outcomes we measured," said study co-author Dr.

Study Design, Strengths, and Limitations

180 adult men and women were randomized into three treatment groups for 30 days, of whom 165 completed the study

• Almonds: about 1/3 cup almonds, roasted and salted

• Standard fries: about the equivalent of a medium serving of fries

• Herb/Spice Mix Fries: About a medium portion, made with oregano, basil, garlic, onion, and rosemary

Instructions on food storage and preparation methods were provided to all participants

Body composition (body fat mass), body weight, blood glucose, insulin, and glycated hemoglobin were measured at baseline and at the end of the study

Strengths of the study include its randomized controlled trial design, considered the gold standard for determining causality, and standardization of the preparation, presentation, and convenience of the study food

The study was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition