n-3 Fatty Acids; Ventricular Arrhythmia-Related Events; and Fatal Myocardial Infarction in Postmyocardial Infarction Patients With Diabetes

OBJECTIVE: We carried out a secondary analysis in high-risk patients with a previous myocardial infarction (MI) and diabetes in the Alpha Omega Trial. We tested the hypothesis that in these patients an increased intake of the n-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA); docosahexaenoic acid (DHA); and a-linolenic acid (ALA) will reduce the incidence of ventricular […]

The role of diet in the prevention of type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is an important preventable disease and a growing public health problem. Epidemiologic and interventional studies suggest that weight loss is the main driving force to reduce diabetes risk. Landmark clinical trials of lifestyle changes in subjects with prediabetes have shown that diet and exercise leading to weight loss consistently reduce the […]

Nuts as a replacement for carbohydrates in the diabetic diet

OBJECTIVE Fat intake; especially monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA); has been liberalized in diabetic diets to preserve HDL cholesterol and improve glycemic control; yet the exact sources have not been clearly defined. Therefore; we assessed the effect of mixed nut consumption as a source of vegetable fat on serum lipids and HbA(1c) in type 2 diabetes. […]

The glycemic effect of nut-enriched meals in healthy and diabetic subjects

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The intake of nuts has been linked to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes in large cohort studies. One potential contributing mechanism may be the ability of nuts to improve post-meal glycemic response. We; therefore; examined the effect of nuts alone and in combination with white bread on postprandial […]

Almond ingestion at mealtime reduces postprandial glycemia and chronic ingestion reduces hemoglobin A1c in individuals with well-controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Abstract: Cohort studies are equivocal regarding a relationship between regular nut consumption and reduced risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Although acute trials show reductions in postprandial glycemia in healthy individuals ingesting 60 to 90 g almonds; trials have not been conducted using a single serving of almonds (28 g) in individuals with type 2 […]

The impact of pistachio intake alone or in combination with high-carbohydrate foods on post-prandial glycemia

Background/Objectives: Dietary strategies that reduce post-prandial glycemia are important in the prevention and treatment of diabetes and coronary heart disease (CHD). This may be achieved by addition of high-quality protein and fat contained in pistachio nuts; to carbohydrate-containing foods or meals.Subjects/Methods:A total of 10 healthy volunteers (3 males; 7 females); aged 48.3±6.4 years; Body mass […]