A December 2023 study published in the journal Nutrients said,

  • “We know that snacking contributes almost 25% of total daily calories in young adults in the U.S.,”

  • “Substituting typical high carbohydrate snacks with tree nuts (almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios and walnuts) would likely have a positive impact in reducing the risk of metabolic syndrome and its consequences in this age group.”

  • “We need to encourage people—especially those Millennials at risk for MetSx—to get their handful of nuts every day.”