Nighttime Pistachio Consumption May Alter Gut Microbial Composition

12 weeks of eating pistachios before bedtime altered the stool microbiota diversity of adults with prediabetes  A recent study published in Current Developments in Nutrition explored how 12 weeks of nighttime pistachio consumption affected the gut microbiota of adults with prediabetes (meaning their blood sugar is higher than normal but not yet in the diabetes […]

Study Finds Replacing Snacks With Pecans Boosts Healthy Nutrient Intake

Daily pecan consumption improved fatty acid profile and dietary quality in adults at risk for cardiometabolic diseases  A study published recently in Current Developments in Nutrition explored how replacing typical snacks with pecans affected nutrient displacement and changes in food pattern component intake in adults at increased risk for cardiometabolic diseases.  The study was a […]

Research Shows Walnuts May Help Reduce Inflammation and Colon Cancer Risk

A compound produced after walnut consumption was linked to healthier colon tissue A recent study published in Cancer Prevention Research examined the cancer-protective effects of walnuts, focusing on the role of urolithin A —a compound produced in the gut when certain polyphenols found in walnuts are metabolized by the microbiome. Urolithin A has been associated […]

Study Finds Pecans Improve Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Overweight Adults

Eating 57 grams of pecans daily had a positive impact on heart and metabolic health A recent study published in Current Developments in Nutrition evaluated the cardiometabolic effects of eating pecans instead of usual snacks in adults at risk for cardiometabolic diseases. The study was a 12-week parallel randomized controlled trial involving overweight or obese […]

New Review Highlights How Nut Consumption Influences Gene Expression for Better Health

Nuts may help regulate genes linked to inflammation, oxidative stress, and cardiovascular well-being A recent systematic review published in Nutrition Reviews found that eating nuts may beneficially modulate the expression of human genes related to chronic diseases, shedding light on the molecular mechanisms behind nuts’ health benefits. The review examined 13 clinical trials investigating how […]

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 […]