Pecan-enriched diet improves cholesterol profiles and enhances postprandial microvascular reactivity in older adults.
Pecan-enriched diets have been linked to improved lipid metabolism; however, the impact of pecans on vascular health has yet to be examined. We hypothesized that 4 weeks of a pecan-enriched diet would improve fasting and postprandial blood lipids and vascular function compared with a nut-free diet. In this randomized control study, 44 older adults (59 […]
Nut-enriched energy restricted diet has potential to decrease hunger in women at cardiometabolic risk: a randomized controlled trial (Brazilian Nuts Study).
Successful weight management represents a challenge to obesity control. Evidence suggests that nut consumption promotes a prolonged satiety response. Therefore, we hypothesize that nuts could be associated with greater weight loss in comparison to the control group, and we evaluate the acute and long-term effects of Brazilian nuts (BN: 15g of Brazil nuts + 30g of cashew […]
Tree nut consumption is associated with a lower risk of hyperestrogenism in men
Hyperestrogenism may affect 2-8% of men globally. Previous studies indicate that tree nut consumption is associated with sex hormones in women. Whether this is the case in men remains unknown. This study hypothesized that consumption of tree nuts was inversely associated with circulating estradiol and prevalence of hyperestrogenism in men. This cross-sectional study included 3,340 […]
Pecan-enriched diets decrease postprandial lipid peroxidation and increase total antioxidant capacity in adults at-risk for cardiovascular disease
Pecans are a rich source of antioxidants, but the effect of regular consumption on post-meal responses is unknown. The objective of this study was to examine the impact of daily pecan consumption for 8 weeks on fasting and postprandial lipid peroxidation, total antioxidant capacity (TAC), and tocopherols in adults at higher risk for cardiovascular disease […]
Diet quality improves for parents and children when almonds are incorporated into their daily diet: a randomized, crossover study.
The health benefits of nuts may, in part, be due to the fiber that provides substrate for the maintenance of a healthy and diverse microbiota. We hypothesized that consuming almonds would benefit immune status through improving diet quality and modulation of microbiota composition in parents and their children, while improving gastrointestinal function. In a crossover […]
Consumption of cranberry beverage improved endogenous antioxidant status and protected against bacteria adhesion in healthy humans: a randomized controlled trial
Polyphenol content and health benefits of raisins.
The health benefits of grapes and wine have been studied and publicized extensively; but dried grapes (raisins; including Âsultanas and ÂcurrantsÂ) have received comparatively little attention. The purpose of the review was to summarize the polyphenol; phenolic acid; and tannin (PPT) composition of raisins; predict the likely bioavailability of the component PPT; and summarize the […]