Nut consumption and blood lipid levels: a pooled analysis of 25 intervention trials

Background: Epidemiological studies have consistently associated nut consumption with reduced risk for coronary heart disease. Subsequently; many dietary intervention trials investigated the effects of nut consumption on blood lipid levels. The objectives of this study were to estimate the effects of nut consumption on blood lipid levels and to examine whether different factors modify the […]

A systematic review of the evidence supporting a causal link between dietary factors and coronary heart disease

BACKGROUND: Although a wealth of literature links dietary factors and coronary heart disease (CHD); the strength of the evidence supporting valid associations has not been evaluated systematically in a single investigation. METHODS: We conducted a systematic search of MEDLINE for prospective cohort studies or randomized trials investigating dietary exposures in relation to CHD. We used […]

Effect of a Mediterranean Diet Supplemented With Nuts on Metabolic Syndrome Status. One-Year Results of the PREDIMED Randomized Trial

Background: Epidemiological studies suggest that the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) may reduce the risk of developing the metabolic syndrome (MetS). We compared the 1-year effect of 2 behavioral interventions to implement the MedDiet vs advice on a low-fat diet on MetS status. Methods: A total of 1224 participants were recruited from the PREDIMED (Prevención con Dieta […]

Adherence to a DASH-Style Diet and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease and Stroke in Women

BACKGROUND: The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet has been shown to lower blood pressure; but little is known about its long-term effect on cardiovascular end points. Our objective was to assess the association between a DASH-style diet adherence score and risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke in women. METHODS: In this […]

Mediterranean dietary pattern and prediction of all-cause mortality in a US population: results from the NIH-AARP diet and health study.

BACKGROUND: The Mediterranean diet has been suggested to play a beneficial role for health and longevity. However; to our knowledge; no prospective US study has investigated the Mediterranean dietary pattern in relation to mortality. METHODS: Study participants included 214;284 men and 166;012 women in the National Institutes of Health (NIH)-AARP (formerly known as the American […]