The Effects of Almond Consumption on Functional Performance and Activity in Overweight Active Older Adults

Inclusion Criteria: * 50 physically active men and postmenopausal women (free of menstruation for 12 consecutive months) * Between the ages of 50-59 years * Free of any chronic diseases such as cancer * Active lifestyle (\>30 minutes, 3 days/week) * BMI of 25.0 kg/m2 to 29.9 kg/m2 will be included * There will be no restrictions based on race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals diagnosed with cardiovascular diseases (CVD) Type 2-diabetes * Uncontrolled hypertension (≥160/100 mmHg) * BMI \<25.0 kg/m2 or \>29.9 kg/m2 * Other active chronic diseases such as cancer, asthma, glaucoma, kidney, liver and pancreatic disease * Those who are not post-menopausal or on hormone replacement therapy * Taking more than one anti-hypertensive or have been taking them for less than 3 months -Any musculoskeletal or orthopedic problem that would otherwise prevent completing the study Participants participating in a weight loss program or having lost or gain ≥10% bodyweight within the last 6 months * Currently using tobacco * Consumption of \>12 alcoholic drinks/week * Nut allergies * Frequent tree nut consumers (\>2 servings/week) * In concurrent participation with another investigational study * Currently consuming any performance supplement (i.e. creatine, nitric oxide, whey/casein protein, branched chain amino acids).