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 […]

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 […]

US FDA Updates “Healthy” Claim Definition to Include Nuts

INC backed the change submitting comments in favor of the new definition The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a rule under which nuts now qualify to bear the “healthy” nutrient content claim. Issued on December 19, 2024, the new rule is intended to help consumers identify foods that are particularly useful as […]

Research Suggests Eating Almonds Regularly May Improve Recovery After Exercise

Two handfuls of almonds daily may help reduce post-exercise pain and muscle damage A randomized crossover study published recently in Current Developments in Nutrition evaluated the impact of almonds on pain, muscle force production, and biochemical indices of muscle damage and inflammation during recovery from exercise. In the study, 26 middle-aged adults were instructed to […]

Nut Consumption Associated With Longer Healthy Lifespan

Daily nut intake may be most beneficial for those with sub-optimal diet quality A prospective cohort study published recently in Age and Ageing set out to determine whether nut consumption was associated with disability-free survival —a measure of healthy lifespan— in adults aged 70 years and older and whether this association varied according to overall […]