Nuts improve diet quality compared to other energy-dense snacks while maintaining body weight

Previous studies have reported that regular nut consumption reduces cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and does not promote weight gain despite the fact that nuts are energy-dense. However; no studies have investigated the body composition of those regularly consuming nuts compared to similar intakes of other snacks of equal energy density. This parallel study (n = […]

Effects of Peanut Processing on Masticatory Performance during Variable Appetitive States

Background. Current evidence indicates that peanut consumption reduces cardiovascular disease risk; while posing little threat to positive energy balance. However; questions have been raised as to whether inter- and intraindividual variability in mastication in response to peanut form and processing properties may influence these health effects; since mastication has the potential to alter the bioaccessibility […]