The Effect of Snacks Containing Tree Nuts on the Risk of Metabolic Syndrome in Young Adults
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Consumption of tree nuts as snacks is associated with a reduction in the risk of metabolic syndrome. (more…)
Diets High in Fruits, Vegetables and Nuts Associated with a Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. A healthy PURE diet score in the highest quartile was associated with a lower risk of total mortality (P-trend <0.0001), major CVD event (P-trend < 0.0001), and CVD mortality when compared to a healthy PURE diet score in the lowest quartile. (more…)
Higher Walnut Consumption Linked to Improved Total Cholesterol and Triglyceride Levels
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the systemic review and meta-analysis of 13 randomized controlled trials shows that intake of walnuts was significantly associated with improved total cholesterol, LDL-C, and triglyceride levels. (more…)
Higher Nut Consumption Associated with Lower Incidence of Chronic Kidney Disease
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. After adjusting for potential confounders, results of the study show that consuming 1-6 servings of nuts per week was associated with a lower risk of CKD in all models (p<0.05). (more…)
Daily Peanut Consumption Associated with Improved Memory and Decreased Levels of Stress and Anxiety
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the study show that after six months of daily peanut consumption participant’s polyphenol and short-chain fatty acid levels significantly increased, resulting in lower anxiety, depression, and cortisol scores, while also resulting in improvement in immediate memory. (more…)
Pecan Rich Diet Shown to Improve Cholesterol Levels in Adults
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study results show supplementing the diet with pecans or adding pecans to the diet can help improve multiple blood cholesterol levels. (more…)
Eating Nuts a Marker of Better Diet Quality in Those at Higher Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Nut consumption was associated with nutrient adequacy, better diet quality, and higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet in a population at higher risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Sunflower Seed Extract Improves Body Weight, Fat Mass, and Lipid Profile in Obese Subjects
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Compared to the placebo group, consumption of sunflower CGA extract (500 mg/day) for 12 weeks significantly reduced BMI, waist circumference and body weight in the intervention group of thirty participating obese subjects. (more…)
Cashew Consumption Benefit Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Levels
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Diabetic Indian participants who supplemented their standard diabetic diet with 30 grams of cashews daily for 12 weeks had a significant increase in HDL cholesterol and a significant decrease in systolic blood pressure compared to the control group. (more…)
Almond Supplementation Reduces Uric Acid in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease
Written by James C. Morton Jr, Staff Writer. Twelve weeks of supplementation with Pakistani and American almonds significantly decreased the uric acid serum levels of coronary artery disease patients compared to the control group. (more…)
Tree Nut Consumption Improves Diet Quality
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Assessed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2005- 2010) of 14,386 survey participants demonstrated an association between tree nut consumption and dietary adequacy. (more…)
Aniseed and Coriander Seeds Decrease Oxidative and Hyperglycemic Factors in Type 2 Diabetic Patients
Written by James C. Morton Jr., Staff Writer. In a placebo-controlled, clinical research study, aniseed and coriander significantly decreased lipid oxidation in erythrocytes (50 %), plasma (21%) and increased (100%) antioxidant factors compared to the baseline and control groups. (more…)
Pumpkin Seed Benefits Prostate Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 1431 participating men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), those who took pumpkin seeds for 12 months had a significant 10% improvement in BPH scored compared to placebo. (more…)
Almonds Shown to Increase Cardiovascular Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Snacking on almonds reduced diastolic blood pressure by 12%. (more…)
Review Confirms Health Benefits of Nut Consumption
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers used questionnaires from 20,742 male physicians to show that those using more than 5 servings of nuts per week had a 26% reduced risk of death compared to those with less than one serving per month. (more…)
Almonds Improve Blood Profiles and Decrease Belly Fat in Healthy Subjects
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 48 healthy adults with elevated LDL who consumed 1.5 ounces of almonds per day improved their “heart-healthy” blood profiles and decreased their abdominal fat. (more…)
Almonds Superior to Complex Carbohydrates for Weight Loss
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. After 24 weeks, those on the almond diet (a low carbohydrate diet that included 84 grams of almonds) had significant decreases in blood lipid values, blood pressure, and body fat compared to those on a complex carbohydrate diet.
Walnuts, Melatonin and PUFAS Together Against Breast Cancer
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Mice on a diet high in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAS) had a significantly slower rate of breast cancer tumor growth as well as a significantly longer survival time than the mice on a melatonin diet or the control mice.
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Study Finds Walnuts and Flaxseed Improve Handling of Stress
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Twenty-five patients with high cholesterol, consuming walnut and walnut-flaxseed diets, saw a significant improvement in blood pressure and blood flow. (more…)
Pistachio Benefits Blood Sugar Control and Inflammation Levels
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In 54 middle-aged subjects, pistachio use reduced fasting blood insulin by 22%. (more…)
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