Nutrients and bioactive compounds in nuts: implications for human health

Nuts (tree nuts and peanuts) are nutrient-dense foods, rich in unsaturated fatty acids and fibre, micronutrients such as non‑sodium minerals and vitamins, bioactive non-nutritive compounds such as polyphenols and phytosterols, and other bioactive molecules that play an important role in human diets through the promotion of health and well-being. Their consumption has been associated with […]

Upcycling walnut (Juglans regia L.) by-products: characterisation of nutritionally relevant bioactive compounds

Walnuts (Juglans regia L.) are attracting increasing interest from consumers, industries, and the healthcare community due to their high content of bioactive compounds, including (poly)phenols, carotenoids, tocopherols, and omega-3 fatty acids. Despite the continued growth in global walnut production, the effective valorisation of walnut processing by-products remains a challenge. While most research has focused on […]

Macadamia (Macadamia integrifolia) oil: A review of its extraction, nutritional composition, health benefits, and applications

Macadamia oil has gained increasing attention as a plant-based edible oil with potentially health-promoting properties, which is leading to increased applications within the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical sectors. Despite growing industry and consumer interest, however, a comprehensive evaluation of its composition, extraction, and health benefits remains limited compared with other plant oils. This review addresses […]

Hazelnut skin as an industrial coproduct: Novel source of polyphenols and dietary fibre for functional food applications and health benefits

Global hazelnut production generates significant quantities of skin, an underutilized coproduct currently restricted to low-value applications despite its rich bioactives, dietary polypehnols, and dietary fibres. Valorising this residue aligns with circular economy principles by transforming agro-industrial waste into high-value resources. Hazelnut skin is identified as an exceptional source of dietary fibre (∼70%), vitamin E, and […]

Benefits of Nutrients and Phytonutrients in Nuts and Legumes on Platelet Aggregation Through DNA Methylation

Platelets play a central role in hemostasis and thrombosis, but their hyperactivity is closely associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Appearing evidence emphasizes the importance of plant-based diets, especially those rich in nuts and legumes, which are associated with modulating platelet function and reducing CVD risks. Nuts and legumes are abundant sources […]

Isolation, Identification, Activity Evaluation, and Mechanism of Action of Neuroprotective Peptides from Walnuts: A Review

As human life expectancy increases, the incidence of neurodegenerative diseases in older adults has increased in parallel. Walnuts contain bioactive peptides with demonstrated neuroprotective effects, making them a valuable addition to the diet. We here present a comprehensive review of the various methods used to prepare, isolate, purify, and identify the neuroprotective peptides found in […]

Perspective: Challenges and Future Directions in Clinical Research with Nuts and Berries

Consumption of nuts and berries are considered part of a healthy eating pattern. Nuts and berries contain a complex nutrient profile consisting of essential vitamins and minerals, fiber, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and phenolics in quantities that improve physiological outcomes. The spectrum of health outcomes that may be impacted by the consumptions of nuts and berries […]

Believe It or ‘Nut’: Why It Is Time to Set the Record Straight on Nut Protein Quality: Pistachio (Pistacia vera L.) Focus

There are growing public health movements to transition towards diets that are plant-based. However, confusion exists with concerns that plant-based proteins (including nuts) may be inferior with respect to protein quality. The present publication evaluates the evolution of protein quality concepts and explains the protein science related to pistachios. Pistachio nuts are a plant-based complete […]

A comparison of the nutritional profile and nutrient density of commercially available plant-based and dairy yogurts in the United States

Introduction: Plant-based yogurts are sustainable alternatives to dairy yogurts, but a nutritional comparison of plant-based yogurts within the context of dairy yogurts has not yet been applied to commercially available products in the United States. Dairy yogurts provide significant dietary nutrients, and substituting plant-based yogurts may have unintended nutritional consequences. The objective of this study […]