Study Highlights Options for Managing Tree Nut Allergy

Several approaches are available to improve health and quality of life in allergic patients A new systematic review and narrative synthesis published in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology set out to comprehensively describe current and exploratory therapeutic options for managing tree nut allergy. Researchers searched three bibliographic databases for studies published until January 2024, looking for […]

Eating Prunes May Help Prevent Increase in Belly Fat in Postmenopausal Women

Preventing changes in abdominal fat distribution may decrease risk of cardiovascular disease An increase in belly fat is common in postmenopausal women and, when excessive, can be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition set out to evaluate the effect of 12-month prune supplementation on cardiometabolic health […]

India’s New Dietary Guidelines Include Nuts in Definition of “Healthy Meal”

Recommended daily intake of nuts is 40-45 grams for men and 30-40 grams for women India has released new dietary guidelines that include nuts in the definition of a “healthy meal” and outline recommended daily nut intake levels for men, women and children. The guidelines also envisage a key role for nuts in meeting daily […]

Almond Consumption May Improve Body Composition Indices and Hunger Scores

Eating at least 50 grams of almonds per day was associated with improvements across several indicators In a study published recently in the journal Obesity Reviews, researchers set out to understand the relationship between almond consumption and subjective appetite scores and body composition. The study was a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of 37 randomized controlled […]

Early Introduction of Peanut Associated With Lower Sensitization and Allergy

Younger siblings of peanut consumers fared better when peanut was introduced early In a recent study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, researchers tested the hypothesis that peanut allergy develops as a result of cutaneous exposure in the absence of oral consumption. Evaluation of the younger siblings of participants in the Learning […]

Nut Consumption During Pregnancy Associated With Lower Risk of Peer Problems in 5-Year-Olds

Study confirms relationship between maternal nut intake and childhood behavioral problems A recent study published in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition explored the association between maternal nut intake during pregnancy and the risk of childhood behavioral problems in 5-year-old children in Japan. A total of 1,199 mother-child pairs were included in this prebirth […]

Meta-Analysis Estimates Prevalence of Tree Nut Allergy in Europe

The study looked at 32 studies over a 22-year period In a new study published in the journal Allergy, researchers conducted a systematic review of studies on the prevalence of food allergy and food sensitization in Europe, in which they summarized the prevalence of tree nut allergy/sensitization to individual tree nuts. The researchers searched for […]

Eating Cashews and Brazil Nuts May Boost Pathways Linked to Body Fat Reduction

Consumption of the nuts may also be linked to the augmentation of beneficial bacteria In a recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition, researchers evaluated the effect of consuming cashews and Brazil nuts on potentially beneficial bacteria and pathways associated with body fat reduction. A total of 40 overweight or obese women were enrolled […]

Prune Consumption May Help Preserve Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women

Eating prunes every day may help women mitigate bone loss in older age A newly published study in Osteoporosis International set out to assess the effect of regular prune consumption on volumetric bone mineral density, bone geometry and estimated bone strength. The study formed part of The Prune Study, a large, single-center, parallel-arm, 12-month randomized […]