Thermal inactivation of Salmonella in peanut butter

The objective of this study was to determine the rates of thermal inactivation of three Salmonella Tennessee strains in peanut butter associated with an outbreak and to compare them to the rates of inactivation of Salmonella strains of other serotypes (Enteritidis; Typhimurium; and Heidelberg) (SSOS) and of clinical isolates of Salmonella Tennessee from sporadic cases […]

Human cancer cell antiproliferative and antioxidant activities of Juglans regia L.

Several studies suggest that regular consumption of nuts; mostly walnuts; may have beneficial effects against oxidative stress mediated diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. Walnuts contain several phenolic compounds which are thought to contribute to their biological properties. The present study reports the total phenolic contents and antioxidant properties of methanolic and petroleum ether […]

Effect of almond-enriched high-monounsaturated fat diet on selected markers of inflammation: a randomised; controlled; crossover study

Frequent consumption of nuts lowers the risk of CHD. While lowering blood lipids is one of the mechanisms for cardioprotection; the present study sought to determine whether monounsaturated fat-rich almonds also influence other CHD risk factors such as inflammation and haemostasis. This was a randomised; controlled; crossover feeding study with twenty-five healthy adults (eleven men; […]

New potential AChE inhibitor candidates

We have theoretically studied new potential candidates of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors designed from cardanol; a non-isoprenoid phenolic lipid of cashew Anacardium occidentale nut-shell liquid. The electronic structure calculations of fifteen molecule derivatives from cardanol were performed using B3LYP level with 6-31G; 6-31G(d); and 6-311+G(2d;p) basis functions. For this study we used the following groups: methyl; […]

Food Allergy Among Children in the United States

Objectives: The goals were to estimate the prevalence of food allergy and to describe trends in food allergy prevalence and health care use among US children. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of data on food allergy among children

A randomized behavioural trial targeting glycaemic index improves dietary; weight and metabolic outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes

OBJECTIVE: Glycaemic index (GI) reflects the postprandial glucose response of carbohydrate-containing foods. A diet with lower GI may improve glycaemic control in people with diabetes. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the change in outcomes following a behavioural intervention which promoted lower-GI foods among adults with diabetes. DESIGN: A pre-test-post-test control group […]

Roast effects on the hydrophilic and lipophilic antioxidant capacities of peanut flours; blanched peanut seed and peanut skins

Hydrophilic and lipophilic oxygen radical antioxidant capacity (H&L-ORAC) of peanut flours; blanched peanut seed; and peanut skins were characterized across a range of roast intensities. H-ORAC ranged from 5910 to 7990; 3040 to 3700 and 152;290 to 209;710 µmoles Trolox/100 g for the flours; seed; and skins; respectively. H-ORAC increased linearly with darker seed color […]

Effects of a Mediterranean-style diet on the need for antihyperglycemic drug therapy in patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes: a randomized trial

BACKGROUND: Low-carbohydrate and low-fat calorie-restricted diets are recommended for weight loss in overweight and obese people with type 2 diabetes. OBJECTIVE: To compare the effects of a low-carbohydrate Mediterranean-style or a low-fat diet on the need for antihyperglycemic drug therapy in patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes. DESIGN: Single-center; randomized trial. Randomization was computer-generated […]

Association of the Mediterranean dietary pattern with the incidence of depression: the Seguimiento Universidad de Navarra/University of Navarra follow-up (SUN) cohort

CONTEXT: Adherence to the Mediterranean dietary pattern (MDP) is thought to reduce inflammatory; vascular; and metabolic processes that may be involved in the risk of clinical depression. OBJECTIVE: To assess the association between adherence to the MDP and the incidence of clinical depression. DESIGN: Prospective study that uses a validated 136-item food frequency questionnaire to […]

Authentication and traceability study of hazelnuts from piedmont; Italy

Hazelnut is one of the most important items in high-quality food products from Piedmont; Italy. The 'Tonda Gentile delle Langhe' (TGL) variety is acknowledged all over the world as the best one; and it is particularly appreciated when used to provide flavor in chocolate products. Authentication and/or traceability studies must therefore be developed to safeguard […]