Cardiovascular Health Benefits of Adhering to the Portfolio and DASH Dietary Patterns

A recent study published in Clinical Nutrition sought to explore the cardiovascular health benefits of those with metabolic syndrome (MetS) who adhere to the Portfolio and DASH dietary patterns using the PREDIMED study.
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Effects of Raisins on Cardiovascular Risk Factors

In the journal Irish Journal of Medical Science, a newly published article discussed how the consumption of raisins, specifically black seed raisins, could affect certain cardiovascular risk factors in hyperlipidemic individuals.
Almonds and Their Effects on Facial Wrinkles and Pigmentation

In the journal Nutrients, a new study was published which aimed to identify the effects of almonds on photoaging, for example, facial wrinkles, pigment intensity, sebum production, skin hydration and water loss.
Supplemented Mediterranean Diet with Nuts Positively Affects Gut Microbiota of HIV Infected Individuals

A recent study in the journal Nutrients explored the health benefits of a supplemented Mediterranean diet (SMD) for those individuals who are HIV-1 positive
The Effects of Nut Intake on Left Ventricular Hypertrophy

In a recent study in the journal Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases, researchers from South Korea explored how consuming nuts affected left ventricular hypertrophy.
Nut Consumption and Risk of Cardiovascular Mortality Among Women

Researchers from the US have published a study in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology aimed at exploring how eating nuts may affect cardiovascular mortality in women.
Health Effects and Impact on Diet Quality Among Children Who Consume Nuts

The International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health has recently published a study that examined the health effect of consuming nuts for children. Due to limited randomized control trials, the researchers used a systematic review approach.
Consuming Nuts in a Mediterranean Diet Maintained Platelet Count in a Healthy Range

A recent study in the journal Nutrients explored how consuming nuts through a Mediterranean diet influenced platelet county and health outcomes in an older population at high risk for cardiovascular events.
Polyphenols Found in Raisins Could Protect Our Skin from Sun Damage

According to a news article from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, researchers from the university have published an article in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology on the potential health benefits of consuming freeze-dried grapes.