Nut Consumption Associated with Lower Risk of Depression in Older Adults
Depression was less likely in participants who ate at least a handful of nuts per week A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging set out to assess the cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between nut consumption and depression in two cohorts of older adults. The first cohort consisted of a representative […]
Phytochemical Composition and Health Benefits of Figs
Regular fig consumption increases select micronutrient intake An article published recently in Nutrients provides a comprehensive review of the scientific literature assessing the phytochemical composition and health benefits of fresh and dried figs. The purpose of the review was to evaluate the evidence on the chemistry of figs and their potential health-promoting role in the […]
Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Walnuts
They offer a simple, cost-effective strategy for obtaining wide-ranging health benefits A recent article published in Antioxidants reviewed the latest information on the potential anti-cancer and antioxidant properties of walnuts and how they may be incorporated into the diet to provide additional health benefits. Particular emphasis was placed on the anti-inflammatory properties of walnuts and […]
Pistachios Have Key Role to Play in Meeting Protein Demands
This plant-based complete protein provides numerous nutrients and phytochemicals A recent article published in Nutrients reviews the protein science related to pistachios. The paper explains how this nut can contribute to daily protein intakes and amino acid profiles as part of a shift towards plant-based protein sources. The authors show that pistachios are a plant-based […]
Frequent Nut Consumption Associated with Smaller Cognitive Decline
Participants who consumed three or more servings per week showed more favorable changes In a recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers prospectively evaluated the association between nut consumption and two-year changes in cognitive performance in older adults at risk of cognitive decline. The study used data from the PREDIMED-Plus cohort. […]
Nut Consumption Improves Brain and Peripheral Vascular Function, and Memory, New Study Finds
A recent INC-funded study, published in Clinical Nutrition[1], showed that longer-term consumption of nuts as part of a recommended diet significantly improved brain and peripheral vascular function, and memory. The beneficial effects of nut consumption on vascular function may underlie the improvements in cognitive performance, thereby reducing cognitive decline as a result of aging. The […]
Data Support the Use of Cranberry Products to Reduce UTI Risk
A new study published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews assessed the effectiveness of cranberry products in preventing urinary tract infections (UTIs) in susceptible populations. The study was the fifth update of a review first published in 1998 and updated in 2003, 2004, 2008 and 2012. The authors searched the Cochrane Kidney and Transplant […]
Nuts Are Associated with Overall Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction
A new study published in Advances in Nutrition set out to examine the relationship between tree nut and peanut consumption and risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in randomized controlled trials (RCTs). It was the first systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs to provide a comprehensive picture of whether all or some types of tree […]
New Study Suggests Macadamia Consumption Does Not Lead to Weight Gain
May 10, 2023. The Journal of Nutritional Science has recently published a study that showed macadamia consumption does not lead to weight gain and may have other positive benefits on cardiometabolic risk factors for overweight and obese adults. The MAC (Macadamia Nut Effects on Adiposity and Cardiovascular Risk Factors) study was a randomized crossover trial […]
Study Identifies Vascular Health Benefits of Peanut Intake
Regular consumption of peanuts and peanut butter could improve vascular biomarkers in healthy young adults A recent study published in Antioxidants evaluated the association of urinary phenolic metabolites with vascular biomarkers after peanut product consumption. The study was a three-arm parallel-group randomized controlled trial conducted in 63 healthy young adults. Participants were instructed to consume […]