Snacking Almonds May Help Reduce the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Snacking on whole almonds instead of typical snacks may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) partly by ameliorating the suppression of heart rate variability during periods of mental stress.
Nut Consumption in Relation to Glioma
A new study, which aimed to investigate the relation between legume and nut consumption and glioma in Iranian adults, was recently published in the journal Nutrition Cancer.
Snacking on Almonds May Help Improve Endothelial Function and Lower Bad Cholesterol
This study was recently published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Researchers from King’s College London (UK) aimed to investigate whether a snack substitution (with the same calories) of whole almonds, had any impact on markers of cardiometabolic health in adults aged 30-70.
EU Farm to Fork Strategy
The European Green Deal sets out how to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. The Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food system is at the heart of the European Green Deal.
Nut Intake Is Associated with Lower Mortality Risk
This article was recently published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The objective of the study was to assess the association of nuts with mortality and cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Almonds May Help Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
Consuming 42.5 g of almonds per day may be a cost-effective approach to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the short term and potentially up to 10 years. This is the conclusion of a study carried out by researchers at Tufts University, Boston, USA.
Pistachios Are “Good” Sources of Protein
A study recently published in the Journal of The Science of Food and Agriculture wanted to test if pistachios, both raw and roasted, contain a good protein quality.
Nutrition Advice During COVID-19
Good nutrition is crucial for health, particularly in times when the immune system might need to fight back.
Cardiorespiratory Fitness Is Positively Associated with Nut Consumption
Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is a health-related component of physical fitness defined as the ability of the circulatory, respiratory, and muscular systems to supply oxygen during sustained physical activity.
Pistachio Extracts May Help Treat Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1
A recent study, published in the journal Plants, examined the activity of polyphenol-rich extracts of natural shelled pistachios kernels on herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) replication.