Effects of daily almond consumption for six months on cognitive measures in healthy middle-aged to older adults: a randomized control trial.

Background: Age-related cognitive decline is a major public health issue. Almonds are rich in nutrients that benefit cognitive function. Objective: To investigate the impact of almonds on cognition in elderly adults. Design: In a six-month, single-blinded, randomized-controlled trial, the effects of an almond intervention on cognition in healthy, middle-aged/older adults (50-75 years) was tested. Subjects were assigned to […]

The Effect of Nut Consumption on Diet Quality, Cardiometabolic and Gastrointestinal Health in Children: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Tree nuts and ground nuts are nutrient-rich foods known to improve human health when consumed regularly in the diet. Past observational studies suggest that nuts improve adult and child health; however, limited randomized control trials (RCTs) have assessed the health effects of nuts in children. Using a systematic review approach, we examined the effect of […]

Nut consumption and type 2 diabetes risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.

Background: Previous meta-analyses, with some methodological controversies, have assessed the relation between nut consumption and type 2 diabetes (T2D) risk and pointed to contradictory results, making desirable the performance of an updated meta-analysis.Objectives: We aimed to systematically review and meta-analyze all the published studies investigating the relations of total nuts and different types of nuts-i.e., walnuts, peanuts, […]

Nut Consumption and Cardiovascular Health Among Iranian Population

In the journal Frontiers in Nutrition a recent study was published that examined the association of nut consumption and the risk of cardiovascular disease within the Eastern Mediterranean Region. The study specifically used the Iranian population to assess this association.

Meta-Analysis of Nut Consumption and Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes

A recent meta-analysis was published in the highly respected journal, The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that aimed to examine how the consumption of nuts is associated with type 2 diabetes and if nuts can play a role in reducing the risk of the disease. Many previous studies are troubled by methodological controversies and therefore, an updated meta-analysis was welcomed.

Consuming Nuts for Your Cognitive Health

In the journal, Age and Ageing, a new study aimed to observe the association between consuming nuts midlife and the risk of cognitive impairment later in life. As previous literature on this subject is limited, this study provided a good starting point for analyzing this association.

The Mediterranean Diet and Heart Health

A recent study published in the journal Heart examined how the Mediterranean diet can potentially reduce cardiometabolic risk. Moreover, this study aimed to look at the effect of a green Mediterranean diet further supplemented with plant-based foods and lower meat intake.