Substitution of animal-based with plant-based foods on cardiometabolic health and all-cause mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies
Background: There is growing evidence that substituting animal-based with plant-based foods is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), type 2 diabetes (T2D), and all-cause mortality. Our aim was to summarize and evaluate the evidence for the substitution of any animal-based foods with plant-based foods on cardiometabolic health and all-cause mortality in a […]
Dried Fruit Consumption Associated with Lower Risk of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
The study included data from 451,025 individuals In a recent study published in BMC Pulmonary Medicine, researchers conducted a two-sample Mendelian randomization study to investigate the causal relationship between dietary intake and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic progressive interstitial lung disease of unknown cause. Data on the intake of various types of food were taken […]
Specially Formulated Toothpaste May Lower Risk of Allergic Reaction to Peanut
The findings support continued development of the toothpaste for children A recent study found that a specially formulated toothpaste can be successfully used for oral mucosal immunotherapy in adults with peanut allergy. The abstract for the study was presented by the author, allergist William Berger, MD, at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College […]
Walnut Intake Found to Have Beneficial Effects on Gut Microbial Metabolism
Greater expression of key microbial genes may lower cardiovascular disease risk A study published in Clinical Nutrition set out to assess the effect of walnut-related modulation of gut microbiota composition on microbiota functionality. Specifically, the researchers characterized the effect on bacterial gene expression of a walnut-enriched diet containing 18% of energy from walnuts (57 grams/day) […]
Regular Nut Consumption Could Increase Male Fertility
Eating two handfuls of nuts per day improves sperm parameters A recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in Advances in Nutrition set out to present up-to-date evidence regarding the association between nut intake and fertility outcomes. The researchers searched the Ovid MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL and Scopus databases from inception to June 2023. Eligible articles were […]
Replacing Processed Meat with Nuts May Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk by 27%
Switching to nuts is also associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes and all-cause mortality In a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in BMC Medicine, researchers summarized and evaluated the evidence for associations between replacing animal-based foods with plant-based foods and cardiometabolic health and all-cause mortality. The study included 37 prospective cohort studies […]
November 2023 News Brief
Registration Now Open for the INC Congress in Vancouver Act now to get the early-bird rate Registration for the 2024 INC Congress in Vancouver is now officially open! This event promises to be the most exceptional gathering of nut and dried fruit professionals from all over the world, with more than 60 expert speakers and […]
European Parliament Adopts Position on Packaging and Packaging Waste Legislation
The text includes some exemptions from reuse obligations On November 22, 2023, the European Parliament adopted its position on new EU-wide rules on packaging and packaging waste. Under the Parliament-approved text, packaging that is in direct contact with food would be exempt from reuse obligations. The revamped text will become the Parliament’s mandate for negotiations […]
Food Safety Update: November 2023
FAO/WHO: Recommended Threshold Values for Food Allergens The report on the fifth meeting of the ad hoc FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Allergens was recently published. The report establishes maximum safe limits for Brazil nuts, macadamias and pine nuts, among other food products. More information EU: Commission Expected to Renew Approval of Glyphosate for […]
Latest Trade News and Agreements: November 2023
China-Serbia: Free Trade Agreement China and Serbia signed a free trade agreement on October 17, 2023. In order for the agreement to enter into force, the two sides must now complete their respective domestic procedures. More information China: Update on Peanut Exporting Facility Registration Process A recent USDA GAIN report provided an update on […]