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 […]
High-Nut Diet Associated with Large Gains in Life Expectancy
Sustained shift toward a healthier diet can increase lifespan by up to 10 years A recent study published in Nature Food used prospective population-based cohort data to show the effects on life expectancy of switching from an unhealthy diet to a longevity-associated dietary pattern over the long term. Using data from the UK Biobank database […]
Walnut-Enriched Diet Changes Serum Oxylipin Profile in Healthy Older Adults
Oxylipins play a role in cardiovascular disease and aging A recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition investigated the long-term effects of walnut consumption on the generation and metabolism of serum oxylipins, which play a role in cardiovascular disease and aging. Oxylipins are derived from polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). Walnuts are a source of […]
Prune Supplementation May Mitigate Bone Loss in Postmenopausal Women
Eating prunes improved immune, inflammatory and oxidative stress markers A study published in The Journal of Nutrition sheds new light on the effect of prune consumption on bone loss in postmenopausal women. Specifically, given that an elevated inflammatory profile may be linked to accelerated postmenopausal bone loss, the researchers investigated the impact of prune supplementation […]
Study Finds Snacking on Tree Nuts Reduces Risk of Metabolic Syndrome in Young Adults
Daily tree nut intake may improve waist circumference, lipid biomarkers and insulin levels A recent study published in Nutrients set out to determine whether consuming tree nuts as snacks, versus typical carbohydrate snacks, would reduce risk for metabolic syndrome in young adults. The study was the first of its kind to investigate cardiometabolic responses to […]