Nut and peanut butter consumption and risk of type 2 diabetes in women.
CONTEXT: Nuts are high in unsaturated (polyunsaturated and monounsaturated) fat and other nutrients that may improve glucose and insulin homeostasis. OBJECTIVE: To examine prospectively the relationship between nut consumption and risk of type 2 diabetes. DESIGN; SETTING; AND PARTICIPANTS: Prospective cohort study of 83 818 women from 11 states in the Nurses' Health Study. The […]
Rising prevalence of allergy to peanut in children: Data from 2 sequential cohorts
BACKGROUND: Allergy to peanut is common. However; it is not known whether the prevalence of sensitization and clinical allergy to peanut is increasing. OBJECTIVE: We sought to determine any change in the prevalence of peanut sensitization and reactivity in early childhood in 2 sequential cohorts in the same geographic area 6 years apart. METHODS: Of […]
Long-term prospective observational study of patients with peanut and nut allergy after participation in a management plan in England.
BACKGROUND: Peanut and nut allergy is common and the most frequent cause of severe or fatal reactions to foods. Current advice is poor–doctors give an epinephrine injector to patients; without training or advice on nut avoidance–so that further reactions are common and deaths occur. We devised and assessed a management programme providing advice on nut […]
Impact of consuming peanuts and peanuts products on energy and nutrient intakes of American adults. Presentation
Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) consumption improves Glutathione and HDL-cholesterol levels in experimental diabetes.
The aim of this investigation was to assess the influence of peanut (Arachis hypogaea) consumption on oxidant-antioxidant status and lipid profile in Streptozotocin (STZ) induced diabetic rats. 32 rats were divided into 4 groups as control; control+peanut; diabetic; diabetic+peanut. Control and diabetic groups were fed on standard rat chow whereas control+peanut and diabetic+peanut were fed […]
Perceived prevalence of peanut allergy in Great Britain and its association with other atopic conditions and with peanut allergy in other household members.
BACKGROUND: Despite increasing awareness of peanut allergy; little is known of its prevalence. We report on a two-stage interview survey conducted in Great Britain. METHODS: A total of 16434 adults (aged 15+ years) reported their own allergies and atopies and named cohabitants with peanut allergy (stage 1). Follow-up interviews were conducted with identified sufferers from […]
Some rheological properties of aqueous peanut flour dispersions.
The rheological behaviors of aqueous peanut flour dispersions were characterized across a range of conditions; including controlled heating and cooling rates under both large- and small-strain deformations. Fat content of the dry flours influenced rheological changes; as dispersions of higher-fat flours were less viscous than lower-fat flours on an equal weight basis. A roast effect […]
Allergy to cashew nuts and peanuts. Article in Dutch; Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd
Anaphylaxis due to the ingestion of peanuts is a serious; common condition; known to both the general public and physicians. Recently; an increasing number of patients with an anaphylactic reaction after eating small amounts of cashew nuts have been reported. In three children; a boy aged 7 and two girls aged 9 and 10 years; […]
IgE cross-reactivity between the major peanut allergen Ara h 2 and tree nut allergens
Allergy to peanut and tree nuts is characterised by a high frequency of life-threatening anaphylactic reactions and typically lifelong persistence. Although peanut is the most common cause of nut allergy; peanut allergic patients are frequently also sensitive to tree nuts. It is not known if this is due to cross-reactivity between peanut and tree nut […]