Effect of a Mediterranean Diet Supplemented With Nuts on Metabolic Syndrome Status. One-Year Results of the PREDIMED Randomized Trial
Background: Epidemiological studies suggest that the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) may reduce the risk of developing the metabolic syndrome (MetS). We compared the 1-year effect of 2 behavioral interventions to implement the MedDiet vs advice on a low-fat diet on MetS status. Methods: A total of 1224 participants were recruited from the PREDIMED (Prevención con Dieta […]
Nuts for cardiovascular protection
Dietary fat intake and risk of stroke in male US healthcare professionals: 14 year prospective cohort study
OBJECTIVE: To examine the association between intake of total fat; specific types of fat; and cholesterol and risk of stroke in men. Design and setting Health professional follow up study with 14 year follow up. PARTICIPANTS: 43 732 men aged 40-75 years who were free from cardiovascular diseases and diabetes in 1986. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: […]
Health effects of mediterranean diets and monounsaturated fats
High-fat and healthful
AHA Dietary Guidelines: revision 2000: A statement for healthcare professionals from the Nutrition Committee of the American Heart Association
Randomised controlled trial of cardioprotective diet in patients with recent acute myocardial infarction: results of one year follow up
OBJECTIVE: To test whether a fat reduced diet rich in soluble dietary fibre; antioxidant vitamins; and minerals reduces complications and mortality after acute myocardial infarction. DESIGN: Randomised; single blind; controlled trial. SETTING: Primary and secondary care research centre for patients with myocardial infarction. SUBJECTS–505 patients with suspected acute myocardial infarction. Those with definite or possible […]
A diet rich in walnuts favourably influences plasma fatty acid profile in moderately hyperlipidaemic subjects
OBJECTIVE: To compare two low fat diets one rich in walnuts on parameters of lipid metabolism in a group of hyperlipidaemic subjects. DESIGN: A randomised cross over study. SETTING: Department of Human Nutrition; University of Otago; Dunedin; New Zealand SUBJECTS: Twenty one men with mean (s.d.) levels of total and LDL cholesterol of 6.58 (0.60) […]
Recent discoveries in inclusive food-based approaches and dietary patterns for reduction in risk for cardiovascular disease
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To discuss new evidence-based dietary recommendations founded on an inclusive food strategy and to address the challenges that are posed by integrating a growing list of heart healthy foods into the diet without increasing energy intake beyond that required to achieve a healthy body weight. RECENT FINDINGS: New food-based dietary recommendations issued […]
Peanut consumption improves indices of cardiovascular disease risk in healthy adults
BACKGROUND: Diets containing nuts reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors. This has primarily been attributed to their fatty acid composition; but other constituents may also contribute. Peanuts; the most widely consumed "nut" (actually a legume); are a rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA); magnesium and folate; but their effects on CVD risk factors are […]