Greater Nut Consumption Could Significantly Reduce Healthcare Costs
AU$980 million could be saved annually if every Australian were to eat a handful of nuts daily A new study commissioned by Nuts for Life has found that greater nut consumption could deliver major healthcare cost savings. The study, conducted by KPMG, found that healthcare expenditure could be reduced by AU$980 million each year if every Australian […]
Early Intervention Curbs Peanut Allergies In Babies
Starting peanut oral immunotherapy during infancy can improve a child’s immune response over time In a new study published in the Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology: In Practice, children aged 7 to 11 months developed tolerance by eating tiny amounts of peanuts in a step-by-step, controlled process. For this retrospective study, researchers at the […]
Pistachio Consumption May Alleviate Post-Exercise Muscle Soreness
High-dose pistachio intake was associated with lower quadriceps soreness during recovery A study published in the European Journal of Sport Science investigated the impact of pistachio consumption on muscle soreness and function following exercise-induced muscle damage. A total of 18 physically active men were assigned to three groups and instructed to consume either a standard […]
Study Finds Eating a Walnut-Enriched Diet During Pregnancy Improves Child Neurodevelopment
Maternal nutrition plays a key role in neurodevelopmental outcomes In a study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers tested the hypothesis that structured interventions based on a Mediterranean diet during pregnancy could improve child neurodevelopment at two years of age. The study consisted of a prespecified analysis of a parallel-group randomized clinical trial conducted at […]
Nut Consumption Linked to Lower Risk of Death in People with Type 2 Diabetes
Eating nuts was associated with a 18% to 22% decrease in all-cause mortality risk In a new study published in the Journal of Nutrition, researchers set out to investigate the associations of nut consumption with all-cause mortality among adults with type 2 diabetes. This prospective cohort study included a total of 5,090 US-based participants with […]
Nut-Containing Diet Associated with Lower Risk of Heart Disease and Death
Higher intake of six key foods —including nuts— is linked to lower risk of major cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality In a recent study published in the European Heart Journal, researchers developed a healthy diet score using data from the Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiology (PURE) study and set out to determine whether this score is […]
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 […]