The phytochemical composition and antioxidant actions of tree nuts
In addition to being a rich source of several essential vitamins and minerals; mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids; and fiber; most tree nuts provide an array of phytochemicals that may contribute to the health benefits attributed to this whole food. Although many of these constituents remain to be fully identified and characterized; broad classes include […]
Health benefits of nuts in prevention and management of diabetes
The effects of tree nuts on risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD); in particular blood lipids; have been investigated in a number of studies and the beneficial effects are now recognized. The beneficial effects of nuts on CHD in cohort studies have also been clearly demonstrated. However; while there is also reason to believe […]
Nuts; inflammation and insulin resistance
The beneficial effects of nut consumption on cardiovascular disease (CVD) have been widely documented. These protective effects are mainly attributed to the role of nuts in the metabolism of lipids and lipoproteins. As chronic inflammation is a key early stage in the atherosclerotic process that predicts future CVD events and is closely related to the […]
Nuts; blood lipids and cardiovascular disease
The aim of this paper is to evaluate nut-related epidemiological and human feeding study findings and to discuss the important nutritional attributes of nuts and their link to cardiovascular health. Frequent nut consumption has been found to be protective against coronary heart disease in five large epidemiological studies across two continents. A qualitative summary of […]
Nuts and healthy body weight maintenance mechanisms
Nuts are rich sources of multiple nutrients and phytochemicals associated with health benefits; including reduced cardiovascular disease risk. This has prompted recommendations to increase their consumption. However; they are also high in fat and are energy dense. The associations between these properties; positive energy balance and body weight raise questions about such recommendations. Numerous epidemiological […]
Tree nut consumption improves nutrient intake and diet quality in US adults: an analysis of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 1999-2004
Recent epidemiologic studies assessing tree nut (almonds; Brazil nuts; cashews; hazelnuts; macadamia nuts; pecans; pine nuts; pistachios; and walnuts) consumption and the association with nutrient intake and diet quality are lacking. This study determined the association of tree nut consumption and nutrient intake and diet quality using a nationally representative sample of adults. Adults 19+ […]
Tree nut consumption improves nutrient intake and diet quality in US adults: an analysis of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 1999-2004
Recent epidemiologic studies assessing tree nut (almonds; Brazil nuts; cashews; hazelnuts; macadamia nuts; pecans; pine nuts; pistachios; and walnuts) consumption and the association with nutrient intake and diet quality are lacking. This study determined the association of tree nut consumption and nutrient intake and diet quality using a nationally representative sample of adults. Adults 19+ […]