The association between insulin resistance and the consumption of nut including peanut, pine nut and almonds in working-aged Korean population.

Objective: Studies have reported that nuts intake is potentially beneficial to cardiometabolic health. However, there have been heterogenous results regarding the association between nut intake/consumption and the risk of diabetes mellitus (DM). Insulin resistance (IR) is a major pathophysiology of DM. Thus, this study was to assess the association between nuts consumption and IR. Design: […]

Investigating walnut consumption and cognitive trajectories in a representative sample of older US adults.

Objective: Existing research suggests walnut intake may be associated with better cognitive function in older adults, yet few studies utilise longitudinal data from observational studies of ageing populations. Our objective was to estimate the association between whole walnut intake and cognitive change in a representative sample of older Americans. Design: Secondary analysis of the Health […]

Tree nut snack consumption is associated with better diet quality and CVD risk in the UK adult population: National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) 2008-2014.

Objectives: To examine associations of tree nut snack (TNS) consumption with diet quality and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in UK adults from National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) 2008-2014. Design: Cross-sectional analysis using data from 4-d food diaries, blood samples and physical measurements for CVD risk markers. To estimate diet quality, modified Mediterranean Diet Score […]

Nut consumption and metabolic syndrome in US adolescents.

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether nut intake is associated with the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in US adolescents. DESIGN: A cross-sectional analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) years 2003-2012. Anthropometric measurements, blood tests, 24 h diet recalls and demographic data were retrieved for participating adolescents. Metabolic syndrome was defined according […]

Current nut recommendation practices differ between health professionals in New Zealand.

OBJECTIVE: Despite evidence linking regular nut consumption with reduced chronic disease risk, population-level intakes remain low. Research suggests nut-promoting advice from doctors facilitates regular nut consumption. However, there is no information on current nut recommendation practices of health professionals. The aim of the present study was to examine the advice provided by health professionals regarding […]

Effect of dried California Mission figs on mineral status and food replacement.

OBJECTIVE: Figs are a rich source of several different minerals and fibers. We studied the effect of the consumption of dried California Mission figs on mineral and nutrient levels, as well as the effect of the addition of figs to a self-selected habitual diet on dietary patterns. DESIGN: A crossover randomized controlled trial study design […]

Mediterranean nuts: origins; ancient medicinal benefits and symbolism

The varieties reviewed include almonds; walnuts; hazelnuts; pine nuts and pistachios.Results and conclusionsLike other foods; nuts have a wide variety of cultural connections to the areas where they grow and to the people who live there or eat them. History; symbolism and legends reveal the ancient tradition of nuts and how they are related to […]

Small changes in snacking behavior: the potential impact on CVD mortality

OBJECTIVE: To examine the potential public health impact on CHD and stroke mortality of replacing one 'unhealthy' snack with one 'healthy' snack per person; per day; across the UK population. METHODS: Nutritional information was obtained for different 'unhealthy' (such as crisps; chocolate bars; cakes and pastries) and 'healthy' snack products (such as fresh fruit; dried […]

Validation of a food-frequency questionnaire for measurement of nutrient intake in a dietary intervention study

OBJECTIVE: To validate a 171-item semi-quantitative food-frequency questionnaire (FFQ) for measurement of nutrient intake in an intervention trial based on walnut supplementation. DESIGN AND SETTING: Free-living adults from Southern California were randomly assigned to either an intervention (walnut-supplemented) or a control diet. The prescribed 6-month intervention was > or = 28 g of walnuts per […]