Effects of regular consumption of different forms of almonds and hazelnuts on acceptance and blood lipids

Purpose Regular nut consumption is inversely associated with cardiovascular disease risk. No study has compared the effects of regular consumption of different types and forms of nuts on acceptance, which is a crucial determinant of long-term compliance to consume nuts regularly. Methods This study examined the effects of different types and forms of raw, unpeeled nuts on acceptance and the effects of nut consumption on blood lipids through a randomised crossover study with six dietary phases: 30 g/day of ground, sliced, or whole almonds or hazelnuts for 5 days each ( n = 74). Acceptance (‘desire’ and ‘liking’) for nuts was measured daily using visual analogue scales. Blood lipids were measured at baseline and week 6. Results Acceptance was stable over all conditions, but there were differences between nut forms (ground