Nuts and health outcomes: new epidemiologic evidence.
This article reviews recent epidemiologic evidence on nut intake and health outcomes. It focuses on studies in which nut consumption is directly assessed or when nuts are included in a dietary score or pattern. Epidemiologic studies have been remarkably consistent in showing an association between nut consumption and a reduced risk of coronary heart disease […]
Reduction in the Incidence of Type 2-Diabetes with the Mediterranean Diet: Results of the PREDIMED-Reus Nutrition Intervention Randomized Trial
Objective: To test the effects of two Mediterranean-diet interventions versus a low-fat diet on incidence of diabetes. Research Design and Methods: Three-arm randomized trial in 418 nondiabetic subjects aged 55-80 years recruited in one center (PREDIMED-Reus; North-Eastern Spain) of the PREDIMED study; a large nutrition-intervention trial for primary cardiovascular prevention in persons at high cardiovascular […]
Scientific evidence of interventions using the Mediterranean diet: A systematic review.
The Mediterranean Diet has been associated with greater longevity and quality of life in epidemiological studies; the majority being observational. The application of evidence-based medicine to the area of public health nutrition involves the necessity of developing clinical trials and systematic reviews to develop sound recommendations. The purpose of this study was to analyze and […]
The effects of high walnut and cashew nut diets on the antioxidant status of subjects with metabolic syndrome.
Background Nut consumption is associated with a protective effect against coronary heart disease; partly due to its high antioxidant content. It is hypothesized that the inclusion of nuts in the diet will improve the antioxidant status of subjects with metabolic syndrome who may be vulnerable to impaired antioxidant status. Aim The effects of high cashew […]
Regular Consumption of Nuts Is Associated with a Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Women with Type 2 Diabetes.
Higher nut consumption has been associated with lower risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) events in several epidemiologic studies. The study examined the association between intake of nuts and incident cardiovascular disease (CVD) in a cohort of women with type 2 diabetes. For the primary analysis; there were 6309 women with type 2 diabetes who […]
Adherence to the Mediterranean dietary pattern is positively associated with plasma adiponectin concentrations in diabetic women.
Background: Although the typical diet of the Mediterranean region has received much recognition over the past several years for its association with substantial health benefits; it remains unknown whether its favorable effects are mediated through changes in adiponectin concentrations. Objective: The objective was to determine whether adherence to a Mediterranean-type diet is associated with higher […]
Dietary patterns and risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus in U.S. men.
Background: The role of diet in the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus remains unsettled. Objective: To examine the association between major dietary patterns and risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Design: Prospective cohort study. Setting: United States. Participants: 42 504 male health professionals; 40 to 75 years of age; without diagnosed diabetes; cardiovascular disease; […]
Almond consumption and cardiovascular risk factors in adults with prediabetes
OBJECTIVE: The authors tested the hypothesis that in adults with prediabetes; an almond-enriched American Diabetes Association (ADA) diet improves measures of insulin sensitivity and other cardiovascular risk factors compared with an ADA nut-free diet. METHODS: DESIGN: Randomized parallel-group trial. SETTING: Outpatient dietary counseling and blood analysis. SUBJECTS: Sixty-five adult participants with prediabetes. INTERVENTION: Sixteen weeks […]
Hydro-ethanolic extract of cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale) nut and its principal compound; anacardic acid; stimulate glucose uptake in C2C12 muscle cells
Scope: Products of cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale) are used in traditional medicine for various ailments; including diabetes.Methods and results: The anti-diabetic properties of cashew plant parts were studied using differentiated C2C12 myoblasts (myotubes) and rat liver mitochondria. Hydroethanolic extract of cashew seed (CSE) and its active component; anacardic acid (AA); stimulated glucose transport into C2C12 […]
Health benefits of nuts in prevention and management of diabetes
The effects of tree nuts on risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD); in particular blood lipids; have been investigated in a number of studies and the beneficial effects are now recognized. The beneficial effects of nuts on CHD in cohort studies have also been clearly demonstrated. However; while there is also reason to believe […]