New Study Finds Peanuts May Help Protect DNA in Young Adults
Eating skin-roasted peanuts had a positive impact on telomere length A recent clinical trial published in the journal Antioxidants suggests that regular peanut consumption may help protect DNA by increasing telomere length in healthy young adults. Telomeres are protective caps at the ends of chromosomes that naturally shorten with age and stress. Shorter telomeres are […]
INC-Funded Study Finds Dried Fruit May Help Ease Chronic Constipation
90 grams of dried fruit daily led to significant increases in complete bowel movements Results from an INC-funded study were presented at the Digestive Disease Week conference, held in San Diego, California (USA) on May 3-6, 2025. The study was a randomized, placebo-controlled, food intervention trial that investigated the impact of dried fruit, fruit juice, […]
Research Links Higher Nut Consumption to Healthy Aging
The study tracked the dietary patterns of more than 100,000 participants for more than 30 years A study published recently in the prestigious journal Nature Medicine sought to examine the relationship between dietary patterns and healthy aging. The prospective study, which followed 105,015 participants for up to 30 years, is one of the most comprehensive […]
Study Shows Replacing High-Carb Snacks With Tree Nuts May Reduce Metabolic Risk Factors
Snacking on nuts may positively alter blood chemistry and gene expression in young adults A recent study published in Clinical Nutrition investigated how replacing high-carbohydrate snacks with tree nuts affects metabolic health in young adults with risk factors for metabolic syndrome. In this randomized 16-week intervention trial, 84 adults aged 22-36 years were randomly assigned […]
Study Links Daily Snacking on Almonds to Improved Gut and Metabolic Health
Almonds were also associated with improved cardiometabolic and inflammatory markers A recent study published in npj Science of Food investigated how daily almond consumption affects gut and metabolic health in adults with overweight or obesity. Researchers conducted a randomized, crossover-controlled feeding trial involving 15 adults, comparing a standard American diet with an isocaloric version that […]
Study Finds Snacking on Tree Nuts Could Help Prevent Cardiometabolic Disease
The findings reinforce the benefits of replacing high-carbohydrate snacks with tree nuts A recent study published in Clinical Nutrition investigated the effects of tree nut snack consumption on plasma and adipose tissue fatty acid profiles in young adults. The study was a randomized parallel-arm intervention trial that included 84 men and women between the ages […]
Research Suggests Walnut-Rich Breakfast May Improve Cognitive Performance Throughout the Day
Promising effects were seen in executive function and memory recall tasks A recent study published in Food & Function set out to determine whether eating a walnut-rich breakfast would lead to cognitive improvements throughout the day. This double-blind, crossover pilot study included a total of 32 healthy young adults between the ages of 18 and […]
Virus-Like Particle Vaccine Shows Promise for Peanut Allergy Treatment
The findings provide hope for long-term relief from allergic reactions A recent study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology suggests that a novel virus-like particle vaccine targeting peanut allergy may have the potential to provide a safe and effective alternative to existing treatments. Researchers developed a vaccine using a cucumber mosaic virus-like […]
Study Finds Home-Based Peanut Immunotherapy Effective for Children with High-Threshold Peanut Allergy
The findings point to a convenient, low-cost alternative to total peanut avoidance A recent study published in the prestigious journal NEJM Evidence found that children with high-threshold peanut allergies who consumed gradually increasing doses of peanut butter over 18 months were able to tolerate significantly larger amounts of peanut protein without allergic reactions. Researchers conducted […]
Research Supports Eating Pecans as a Heart-Healthy Snack
Consuming pecans instead of usual snacks may lead to better cholesterol levels and diet quality A recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition examined how substituting common snack foods with pecans affects vascular health, risk factors for cardiometabolic diseases, and diet quality. The study was a 12-week randomized controlled trial involving 138 […]