Can Dark Chocolate and Almonds Improve Lipid Profiles?

A group of researchers have published a study in the Journal of the American Heart Association which suggests that consumption of almonds or dark chocolate and cocoa may have favorable effects on markers of coronary heart disease.

The Role of Nuts on Alzheimer’s Disease

This recent study published in Pharmacological research paid special attention to the role of almonds, hazelnuts and walnuts as possible preventive agents against brain's atrophy and memory loss.

The Effect of Walnut Consumption on Body Weight

Frequent nut consumption has been associated with better weight management and less adiposity, so this recent publication in the journal Nutrition wanted to compare the effects of a walnut-enriched and reduced in calories diet to a standard reduced in calories and density diet on weight, cardiovascular disease risk factors, and satiety.

Funding Opportunities for Research and Dissemination

The International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) has launched its 2018 Annual Call for Research Projects (300,000 Eur) and Annual Call for Promotion and Dissemination Projects to help better understand the health benefits of nuts and dried fruits and spread the message around the globe. Both Calls are open for public and private institutions, as well as not-for-profit organizations. More information may be found at https://www.nutfruit.org/what-we-do/health-nutrition/funding-opportunities/.