Adherence to a Mediterranean diet and risk of gastric adenocarcinoma within the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) cohort study
BACKGROUND: The Mediterranean dietary pattern is believed to protect against cancer; although evidence from cohort studies that have examined particular cancer sites is limited. OBJECTIVE: We aimed to explore the association between adherence to a relative Mediterranean diet (rMED) and incident gastric adenocarcinoma (GC) within the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition study. DESIGN: […]
Survey of Salmonella contamination of edible nut kernels on retail sale in the UK
Consumption of nut kernels has shown an upward trend due to people's increasing tendency to eat healthy snacks. The purpose of this survey was to establish the microbiological safety of retail edible nut kernel samples of different varieties. Overall Salmonella spp. and Escherichia coli were detected from 0.1% and 0.8% of 2886 edible nut kernels; […]
The total antioxidant content of more than 3100 foods; beverages; spices; herbs and supplements used worldwide
ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: A plant-based diet protects against chronic oxidative stress-related diseases. Dietary plants contain variable chemical families and amounts of antioxidants. It has been hypothesized that plant antioxidants may contribute to the beneficial health effects of dietary plants. Our objective was to develop a comprehensive food database consisting of the total antioxidant content of typical […]
Management of nut allergy influences quality of life and anxiety in children and their mothers
Nut allergy is known to impact on the quality of life (QoL) and anxiety of both the allergic child and their parents; but little is known about how the management of food allergy is associated with these variables. To investigate the impact of nut allergy on QoL and anxiety in mothers and children with nut […]
Effects of walnut consumption on endothelial function in type 2 diabetic subjects: a randomized controlled crossover trial
OBJECTIVE: To determine the effects of daily walnut consumption on endothelial function; cardiovascular biomarkers; and anthropometric measures in type 2 diabetic individuals. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: This study was a randomized; controlled; single-blind; crossover trial. Twenty-four participants with type 2 diabetes (mean age 58 years; 14 women and 10 men) were randomly assigned to one […]
Biocontrol of Aspergillus flavus on peanut kernels by use of a strain of marine Bacillus megaterium
A strain of marine Bacillus megaterium isolated from the Yellow Sea of East China was evaluated for its activity in reducing postharvest decay of peanut kernels caused by Aspergillus flavus in in vitro and in vivo tests. The results showed that the concentrations of antagonist had a significant effect on biocontrol effectiveness in vivo: when […]
Protective effect of anacardic acids from cashew (Anacardium occidentale) on ethanol-induced gastric damage in mice
Cashew nut-shell liquid and the contained anacardic acids (AAs) have been shown to possess antioxidant; lipoxygenase inhibitory; anti-Helicobacter pylori and antitumor properties. Despite these known effects; hitherto there were no published reports on their likely gastroprotective effects. The present study was designed to verify whether AAs afford gastroprotection against the ethanol-induced gastric damage and to […]
Detection of hazelnuts and almonds using commercial ELISA test kits
Three commercial sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test kits for the detection of hazelnuts and almonds were evaluated. Limits of detection and dynamic ranges were determined for hazelnuts and almonds spiked into cooked oatmeal; dipping chocolate; and muffins (baked). The limit of detection values varied from 1 to 38 mug/g; depending on the food matrix […]
"Pine Mouth" Syndrome: Cacogeusia Following Ingestion of Pine Nuts (Genus: Pinus). An Emerging Problem?
.We report a case of cacogeusia; specifically metallogeusia (a perceived metallic or bitter taste) following pine nut ingestion. A 36-year-old male presented with cacogeusia one day following ingestion of 10-15 roasted pine nuts (genus: Pinus). Symptoms became worst on post-exposure day 2 and progressively improved without treatment over 5 days. There were no other symptoms […]
Effect of whole walnut and walnut-skin extracts on oxidant status in mice
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of the intake of whole walnuts and walnut fractions on the oxidant status in mice. METHODS: Thirty-six C57BL/6J male mice were randomized to be fed one of three diets: 1) a standard diet (control group); 2) a standard diet with 10% of whole walnuts (walnut-diet group); or 3) a standard […]