Nutritional quality of 18 date fruit varieties
The aim of the present study was to analyze and compare the chemical and physical properties of 18 varieties of the date fruits from date palm (Phoenix dactylifera); which are regarded as popular fruit commodities among the populace of the Middle Eastern peninsula. Dietary fiber; proximate analysis; micronutrients (micro-elements and macro-elements) and physical properties (weight; […]
Nuts; hypertension and endothelial function
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: High blood pressure (BP) is considered a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Among lifestyle factors; diet plays a key role in the prevention and control of high BP. Therefore; it is important to elucidate which dietary components can exert beneficial effects on BP through modulation of endothelial function (EF) or by […]
The glycemic effect of nut-enriched meals in healthy and diabetic subjects
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The intake of nuts has been linked to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes in large cohort studies. One potential contributing mechanism may be the ability of nuts to improve post-meal glycemic response. We; therefore; examined the effect of nuts alone and in combination with white bread on postprandial […]
Current guidelines for nut consumption are achievable and sustainable: a hazelnut intervention
Nuts are known for their hypocholesterolaemic properties; however; to achieve optimal health benefits; nuts must be consumed regularly and in sufficient quantity. It is therefore important to assess the acceptability of regular consumption of nuts. The present study examined the long-term effects of hazelnut consumption in three different forms on 'desire to consume' and 'overall […]
Effect of a traditional Mediterranean diet on apolipoproteins B; A-I; and their ratio. A randomized; controlled; trial
Objectives: Apolipoprotein (Apo)B; ApoA-I; and their ratio could predict coronary heart disease (CHD) risk more accurately than conventional lipid measurements. Our aim was to assess the effect of a traditional Mediterranean diet (TMD) on apolipoproteins. Methods: High-cardiovascular risk subjects (n =551; 308 women and 243 men); aged 55 to 80; were recruited into a large; […]
Total polyphenolics and anti-oxidant properties of selected dried fruits and relationships to drying conditions
Abstract: The total polyphenolic (TPP) and antioxidant (AOX) levels of 41 Australian and imported dried fruits including sultanas (n = 22); Carina and Zante currants (n = 13); apricots (n = 3) and prunes (n = 3) were determined. Significant differences were observed among the sultanas; possibly due to local drying conditions; but not for […]
Occurrence and Estimation of trans-Resveratrol in One-Year-Old Canes from Seven Major Chinese Grape Producing Regions
The concentration of trans-resveratrol in 165 grape cane samples from three major grape production regions and four large distribution centers of Chinese wild Vitis species were determined by reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Among the different genotype groups and purpose of uses; cultivars of V. vinifera had much higher amounts of trans-resveratrol than did the […]
The influence of different nitrogen and carbon sources on mycotoxin production in Alternaria alternata
The aim of this study was to determine the influence of different carbon and nitrogen sources on the production of the mycotoxins alternariol (AOH); alternariol monomethyl ether (AME) and tenuazonic acid (TA) by Alternaria alternata at 28 °C using a semi-synthetic medium (modified Czapek-Dox broth) supplemented with nitrogen and carbon sources. Additionally the effect of […]
Effect of sweet almond oil on survival rate and plasma cholinesterase activity of aluminum phosphide-intoxicated rats
Introduction: Aluminum phosphide (ALP); as an effective pesticide and a substance used for protecting rice during storage; has become one of the commonest causes of poisoning and even suicide in developing countries including Iran and India. The authors aimed to study the efficacy of sweet almond oil as an antidote in ALP toxicity. Methods: The […]
Resveratrol Inhibits Periodontal Pathogens In Vitro
The gram-negative anaerobic bacteria A. actinomycetemcomitans (Aa) and P. gingivalis (Pg) are key components in the aetiology of periodontal disease; and associated hard-tissue destruction. Resveratrol is a phytoalexin; produced naturally by several plants when under attack by bacterial or fungal pathogens. It is found in many foods including mulberries; peanuts and the skin of labrusca […]