Natural Compound in Some Nuts and Dried Fruits May Assist in the Prevention and Treatment of COVID-19

In a recent study published in the journal Molecules, researchers discussed the therapeutic potential of resveratrol in COVID-19 cases.
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.
New US Dietary Guidelines and Introduction of Peanut Products to Infants

With the start of 2021, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health released their new dietary guidelines that will remain in place until 2025.
Nut Consumption and Cardiovascular Health Among Iranian Population

In the journal Frontiers in Nutrition a recent study was published that examined the association of nut consumption and the risk of cardiovascular disease within the Eastern Mediterranean Region. The study specifically used the Iranian population to assess this association.
Meta-Analysis of Nut Consumption and Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes

A recent meta-analysis was published in the highly respected journal, The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that aimed to examine how the consumption of nuts is associated with type 2 diabetes and if nuts can play a role in reducing the risk of the disease. Many previous studies are troubled by methodological controversies and therefore, an updated meta-analysis was welcomed.
Consuming Nuts for Your Cognitive Health

In the journal, Age and Ageing, a new study aimed to observe the association between consuming nuts midlife and the risk of cognitive impairment later in life. As previous literature on this subject is limited, this study provided a good starting point for analyzing this association.
The Mediterranean Diet and Heart Health

A recent study published in the journal Heart examined how the Mediterranean diet can potentially reduce cardiometabolic risk. Moreover, this study aimed to look at the effect of a green Mediterranean diet further supplemented with plant-based foods and lower meat intake.
Consumption of Tree Nuts and Peanuts on the Risk of Cancer and Its Mortality

In the journal Advances in Nutrition, a recent study aimed to review and analyze current research on the association between consuming tree nuts and peanuts with the risk of cancer and its mortality.
Plasma Metabolomics from Walnut Consumption and Cardiovascular Health

A newly identified “metabolic signature” can evaluate the individual consumption and metabolic response to walnut consumption and was associated with a reduced risk of future type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to new research in collaboration between Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and two Spanish universities (University Rovira i Virgili and University of Navarra).
Substituting White Rice Bars with Peanuts May Improve Metabolic Syndrome Risk

A new study from The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition explored how replacing white rice bars with peanuts in snacking can lower the risk of cardiometabolic diseases. The study observed isocaloric substitution of peanuts for white rice bars and focused on changes in fasting glucose, lipid profile, body weight, and changes in metabolic syndrome (MetS) for participants with MetS or at risk for it.