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.
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.
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.
Omega-3 Rich Foods Have Protective Cardiovascular Properties

A recent study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology examined the relationship between dietary omega-3 eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and cardiovascular health. The study examined circulating EPA in segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) to assess the protective properties of EPA.
Almond-Based Low Carbohydrate Diet Improves Depression and Glycometabolism for Type 2 Diabetes Patients

This study explored how an almond-based low carbohydrate diet (a-LCD) may affect depression and glycometabolism in type 2 diabetic patients.
No Weight Gain Associated with Intake of Nuts or Nut Products

A study recently published in the journal Advances in Nutrition found that the intake of nuts or nut products did not lead to weight gain.
Sperm DNA Methylation and Short-Term Nut Consumption

A recent study published in the journal Andrology examined how sperm DNA methylation is altered following tree nut consumption in a Western-style diet.