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 […]
Pistachio nuts reduce triglycerides and body weight by comparison to refined carbohydrate snack in obese subjects on a 12-week weight loss program
OBJECTIVE: There is a widely held view that; due to high fat content; snacking on nuts will lead to weight gain; ultimately causing unhealthy changes in lipid profiles. This study is designed to study the effects of pistachio snack consumption on body weight and lipid levels in obese participants under real-world conditions. METHODS: Participants were […]
Commercial Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) Cultivars in the United States: Phytosterol Composition
Phytosterols in commercially grown Runner; Virginia; and Spanish peanuts (n = 221) from 2005 and 2006 were quantified by a combination of acid hydrolysis and alkaline saponification steps followed by gas chromatography-flame ionization detection and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis of the trimethylsilyl derivatives. Delta(5)-Avenasterol; which partially degrades during acid hydrolysis; was quantified after alkaline saponification […]
Food combination and Alzheimer disease risk: a protective diet.
OBJECTIVE: To assess the association between food combination and Alzheimer disease (AD) risk. Because foods are not consumed in isolation; dietary pattern (DP) analysis of food combination; taking into account the interactions among food components; may offer methodological advantages. DESIGN: Prospective cohort study. SETTING: Northern Manhattan; New York; New York. PATIENTS OR OTHER PARTICIPANTS: Two […]
Effects of Peanut Processing on Masticatory Performance during Variable Appetitive States
Background. Current evidence indicates that peanut consumption reduces cardiovascular disease risk; while posing little threat to positive energy balance. However; questions have been raised as to whether inter- and intraindividual variability in mastication in response to peanut form and processing properties may influence these health effects; since mastication has the potential to alter the bioaccessibility […]
Short-term effects of a snack including dried prunes on energy intake and satiety in normal-weight individuals
The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that a preload including dried prunes consumed as a snack before a meal; compared to an isoenergetic and equal weighed bread product preload would: (a) have greater short-term effect on satiety measured by subsequent ad libitum meal intake; (b) induce greater satiety as assessed by […]
Major dietary protein sources and risk of coronary heart disease in women
BACKGROUND: With the exception of fish; few major dietary protein sources have been studied in relation to the development of coronary heart disease (CHD). Our objective was to examine the relation between foods that are major dietary protein sources and incident CHD. METHODS AND RESULTS: We prospectively followed 84 136 women aged 30 to 55 […]
Cancer Prevention with Natural Compounds
Botanical and nutritional compounds have been used for the treatment of cancer throughout history. These compounds also may be useful in the prevention of cancer. Population studies suggest that a reduced risk of cancer is associated with high consumption of vegetables and fruits. Thus; the cancer chemopreventive potential of naturally occurring phytochemicals is of great […]
Nuts and Berries for Heart Health
Nuts are nutrient-dense foods with complex matrices rich in unsaturated fatty acids and other bioactive compounds; such as L-arginine; fiber; minerals; tocopherols; phytosterols; and polyphenols. By virtue of their unique composition; nuts are likely to beneficially impact heart health. Epidemiologic studies have associated nut consumption with a reduced incidence of coronary heart disease in both […]
An assessment of nutritional information in oral health education leaflets
INTRODUCTION: Dental caries prevalence in UK children remains high and obesity; closely linked to Type 2 diabetes; is rising. Literature suggests that dentists may not give dietary advice due to a lack of clear and consistent guidelines. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to determine whether oral health education leaflets with a food and […]