Researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health conducted the study “Nut Consumption in Relation to Cardiovascular Disease Incidence and Mortality among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus” that was recently published in the journal Circulation Research.

A recent study published in the Molecular nutrition & food research journal, evaluated if a higher consumption of cardioprotective food groups (virgin olive oil, nuts, fruits/vegetables, legumes, whole grains, fish and wine) were associated with "good cholesterol" improvements in adults with high cardiovascular risk.

The Lancet, one of the most prestigious and best-known medical journals, has published a special report with some new diet recommendations. This report was prepared by the EAT-Lancet Commission on Healthy Diets from Sustainable Food Systems.

The French National Public Health Agency (Santé publique France) has updated its recommendations on diet and healthy lifestyle.

Many older adults do not consume adequate amounts of vitamin E from their habitual diet. Inadequate vitamin E intake is of concern for this population group because lower concentrations have been associated with age-related diseases.

Certain dietary patterns, especially those rich in fruits and vegetables, may help decrease the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Despite campaigns and educational efforts, the consumption of fruits and vegetables is lower than that recommended by health agencies.