Combined effects of a dietary portfolio of plant sterols; vegetable protein; viscous fibre and almonds on LDL particle size
Studies conducted in the last 20 years have led to the identification of small dense LDL as an important risk factor for CVD. Consumption of plant sterols; soyabean proteins; viscous fibre and nuts are known to modulate the risk of CVD favourably through their cholesterol (Chol)-lowering properties; both independently and more recently in combination. Nevertheless; […]
Energy availability from almonds: implications for weight loss and cardiovascular health. A randomized controlled dose-response trial.
A pilot study on the effects of almond consumption on DNA damage and oxidative stress in smokers.
The effects of almond consumption on DNA damage and oxidative stress among cigarette smokers were studied. Thirty healthy adult male regular smokers were randomly divided into three groups; 10 subjects per group. Group A (control group) did not receive any almonds. Subjects in Groups B and C received 3 oz and 6 oz (84 g […]
Dose response of almonds on coronary heart disease risk factors: blood lipids; oxidized low-density lipoproteins; lipoprotein(a); homocysteine; and pulmonary nitric oxide: a randomized; controlled; crossover trial.
BACKGROUND: Although recent studies have indicated that nut consumption may improve levels of blood lipids; nuts are not generally recommended as snacks for hyperlipidemic subjects because of their high fat content. Furthermore; the effective dose is still unknown. METHODS AND RESULTS: The dose-response effects of whole almonds; taken as snacks; were compared with low-saturated fat […]
The effect of combining plant sterols; soy protein; viscous fibers; and almonds in treating hypercholesterolemia
Reductions in low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) result from diets containing almonds; or diets that are either low in saturated fat or high in viscous fibers; soy proteins; or plant sterols. We have therefore combined all of these interventions in a single diet (portfolio diet) to determine whether cholesterol reductions could be achieved of similar magnitude to […]
Almonds and postprandial glycemia – a dose-response study
Almonds; together with other nuts; reduce serum cholesterol levels and may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. There is much current interest in the relation of coronary heart disease to postprandial events. We have therefore assessed the effects of varying amounts of almonds on the postprandial blood glucose response to a carbohydrate meal. Our […]
Effect of almond supplementation on eating patterns; and micronutrient and fatty acid intake profile in free-living healthy adults
Effect of chronic consumption of almonds on body weight in healthy humans
Small changes of diet may reduce CVD risk. One example is the inclusion of nuts. They are rich in fiber; unsaturated fatty acids and phytonutrients. However; their fat content and energy density raise concerns that chronic consumption will promote weight gain. Randomized intervention studies are required to evaluate whether this concern is well founded. This […]
Almonds and almond oil have similar effects on plasma lipids and LDL oxidation in healthy men and women.
Epidemiologic and clinical studies have shown that nut consumption is associated with favorable plasma lipid profiles and reduced cardiovascular risk. These effects may result from their high monounsaturated fat (MUFA) content but nuts contain constituents other than fatty acids that might be cardioprotective. We conducted a study to compare the effects of whole-almond vs. almond […]
Long-term almond supplementation without advice on food replacement induces favourable modifications to the habitual diets of free-living individuals
Epidemiological and metabolic studies have shown that regular nut consumption may protect against risk of heart disease and diabetes. None has investigated the effect of adding nuts to a self-selected habitual diet (containing little or no nuts) on dietary patterns. The present study evaluated the impact of long-term almond supplementation in healthy men (n 43) […]