Effect of Almond Consumption on Metabolic Risk Factors – Glucose, Hyperinsulinemia, Inflammatory Markers: A Randomized Controlled Trial in 16–25 year olds in Mumbai City.
Objectives: A large percentage of Indian population has diabetes or is at risk of pre-diabetes. Almond consumption has shown benefits on cardio metabolic risk factors in adults. The present study explored the effect of almond consumption on determinants of metabolic dysfunction – blood glucose, insulin, selected inflammatory markers and oxidant damage in adolescents and young […]
Almonds Improve Endothelial Function and Lower LDL Cholesterol, But Do Not Affect Liver Fat in Adults at Moderate Risk of Cardiovascular Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Objectives: The ATTIS study aimed to investigate whether substituting almonds for typical snacks (high in refined starch, free sugars and saturated fats, and low in fibre) influenced cardiometabolic risk factors. Primary outcomes, endothelial function and liver fat, were measured in healthy adults aged 30–70 y who were habitual snackers and at moderate risk of developing […]
Almond Snacking For 8 Weeks Differentially Altered the Serum Omics Profiles of Young Adults in Comparison to a Control Snack.
Objectives: Almond consumption can improve cardiometabolic health. However, the mechanisms underlying those physiological changes are not well characterized. This study explored the effects of consuming a snack of almonds for 8 weeks on changes in omics profiles in young adults. Methods: Newly enrolled, college students (n = 73, age: 18–19 years, BMI: 18–41 kg/m2) were […]
Almond Snacking for 8 wk Increases Alpha-Diversity of the Gastrointestinal Microbiome and Decreases Bacteroides fragilis Abundance Compared with an Isocaloric Snack in College Freshmen.
Background: Changes in gut microbiota are associated with cardiometabolic disorders and are influenced by diet. Almonds are a rich source of fiber, unsaturated fats, and polyphenols, all nutrients that can favorably alter the gut microbiome. Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine the effects of 8 wk of almond snacking on the gut […]
Tree Nut Consumption and Adipose Tissue Mass: Mechanisms of Action.
There is concern that tree nuts may cause weight gain due to their energy density, yet evidence shows that tree nuts do not adversely affect weight status. Epidemiologic and experimental studies have shown a reduced risk of chronic diseases with tree nut consumption without an increased risk of weight gain. In fact, tree nuts may […]
Tree Nut Consumption and Adipose Tissue Mass: Mechanisms of Action.
There is concern that tree nuts may cause weight gain due to their energy density, yet evidence shows that tree nuts do not adversely affect weight status. Epidemiologic and experimental studies have shown a reduced risk of chronic diseases with tree nut consumption without an increased risk of weight gain. In fact, tree nuts may protect against weight gain and benefit weight-loss interventions. However, the relation […]
Multiple Reaction Monitoring (MRM)-Profiling to Assess Compliance With an Almond Consumption Intervention.
Background: Almonds are extremely rich sources of lipids and flavonoids and their consumption is associated with several health benefits. However, there are no analytical methods available to document compliance to prescribed or self-reported chronic almond consumption. Objective: To use an analytical approach that identifies metabolic profiles associated with long-term almond consumption to ascertain compliance with […]