Worldwide, 1.9 million people are obese because of high energy dense, processed foods and a lack of physical exercise. Obesity is a significant determinant for non-communicable diseases (NCD) such as T2DM, CVD and cancer. The prevalence of obesity and NCD is rising at a considerable rate. When nuts are consumed within a varied and healthy diet, they have been shown to reduce obesity. Tree nuts have high concentrations of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA), polyunsaturated fa