Abstract:Objective To investigate the effect of almond consumption on body weight, blood pressure and blood lipids of smokers. Methods Almonds were given to 60 young healthy male smokers, 84 g/d for 28 days. Body weight and blood pressure were measured and blood lipids including triglyceride, total cholesterol and HDL were determined before and after the trial. Results No significant differences on body weight, blood pressure and blood lipids of smokers were found before and after almond consumption. Conclusion Almond consumption (84 g/d for 28 days) exhibited no affect on body weight, blood pressure and blood lipids of smokers.