Worldwide Adoption of Nut-Rich Diet Would Reduce Food-Related Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The decrease is primarily attributed to shifts from red meat to nuts and legumes Climate goals cannot be achieved without efforts to reduce food-related greenhouse gas emissions, which account for approximately one-third of human-induced emissions. A new study published in Nature Climate Change modeled the changes in food-related emissions associated with worldwide adoption of the […]
Comprehensive Review Compiles Myriad Health Benefits of Almonds
Almond consumption may improve cardiovascular disease risk factors, gut microbiome and much more A study published recently in Nutrients provides a systematic and updated perspective on the benefits of almond consumption for cardiovascular health and the gut microbiome. The authors conducted a comprehensive review of studies investigating the effects of almond consumption on cardiovascular disease […]
Study Finds Pistachios May Improve Cognitive Performance and Mood in Overweight Young Adults
Significant improvements in waist circumference and cholesterol were also observed A new study published in Food Chemistry evaluated the impact of pistachio consumption on cognitive performance and mood in overweight young adults. A baseline-final, uncontrolled nutritional intervention was performed in which overweight young adults ate 28 grams of pistachios daily for 28 days. Psychometric tests […]
Adherence to Planetary Health Diet May Reduce Risk of Death
This diet calls for consumption of nuts and fruits to more than double A study published recently in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition assessed the impact of adherence to the Planetary Health Diet (PHD) on total and cause-specific mortality in three cohorts of men and women in the United States. Proposed by the EAT-Lancet […]
Prune Supplementation May Reduce Proinflammatory Cytokine Secretion and Monocyte Activation in Postmenopausal Women
The findings add scientific knowledge about how prunes prevent bone mineral density loss Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), particularly monocytes, are an important source of proinflammatory cytokines that play a key role in postmenopausal bone loss. A recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition examined the effect of prune consumption on monocyte activation and […]
Study Led by INC Award-Winning Researcher Reveals Key to Long-Lasting Peanut Allergy Prevention
Early introduction of peanut can provide protection into adolescence A study published recently in NEJM Evidence found that feeding children peanuts regularly from infancy to five years of age significantly reduced the rate of peanut allergy in adolescence. Building on the results of the groundbreaking Learning Early About Peanut Allergy (LEAP) trial, the new findings […]
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 […]
Prunes Associated with Bone-Protective Effects in Postmenopausal Women With Certain Gut Microbes
Several microbiome species may be involved in the bone-protective effects of prunes A rapid decline in bone mineral density is a common effect of menopause. Prunes have been shown to protect against postmenopausal bone loss, but these benefits are only seen in certain individuals. A recent study published in Frontiers in Nutrition examined the relationship […]
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 […]