Brazil nut consumption reduces DNA damage in overweight type 2 diabetes mellitus patients
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) is a metabolic disease, which occurs largely due to unhealthy lifestyle. As oxidative stress is believed to promote T2D, by inducing damage to lipids, proteins, and DNA, appropriate dietary interventions seem critical to prevent, manage, and even reverse this condition. Brazil nuts (Bertholletia excelsa, H.B.K.) are nature’s richest source of […]
Effects of Prune (Dried Plum) Supplementation on Cardiometabolic Health in Postmenopausal Women: An Ancillary Analysis of a 12-Month Randomized Controlled Trial, The Prune Study
Background: Estrogen withdrawal during menopause is associated with an unfavorable cardiometabolic profile. Prunes (dried plums) represent an emerging functional food and have been previously demonstrated to improve bone health. However, our understanding of the effects of daily prune intake on cardiometabolic risk factors in postmenopausal women is limited. Objectives: We conducted an ancillary investigation of […]
Gut microbes differ in postmenopausal women responding to prunes to maintain hip bone mineral density
Foods high in phenolics such as prunes have been shown to exert protective effects on bone mineral density (BMD), but only certain individuals experience these benefits. This post-hoc analysis of a 12-month randomized controlled trial aimed to identify the relationship among the gut microbiome, immune responses, and bone protective effects of prunes on postmenopausal women. […]
Study Highlights Options for Managing Tree Nut Allergy
Several approaches are available to improve health and quality of life in allergic patients A new systematic review and narrative synthesis published in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology set out to comprehensively describe current and exploratory therapeutic options for managing tree nut allergy. Researchers searched three bibliographic databases for studies published until January 2024, looking for […]
Eating Prunes May Help Prevent Increase in Belly Fat in Postmenopausal Women
Preventing changes in abdominal fat distribution may decrease risk of cardiovascular disease An increase in belly fat is common in postmenopausal women and, when excessive, can be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition set out to evaluate the effect of 12-month prune supplementation on cardiometabolic health […]
Prunes Associated with Bone-Protective Effects in Postmenopausal Women With Certain Gut Microbes
Several microbiome species may be involved in the bone-protective effects of prunes A rapid decline in bone mineral density is a common effect of menopause. Prunes have been shown to protect against postmenopausal bone loss, but these benefits are only seen in certain individuals. A recent study published in Frontiers in Nutrition examined the relationship […]
India’s New Dietary Guidelines Include Nuts in Definition of “Healthy Meal”
Recommended daily intake of nuts is 40-45 grams for men and 30-40 grams for women India has released new dietary guidelines that include nuts in the definition of a “healthy meal” and outline recommended daily nut intake levels for men, women and children. The guidelines also envisage a key role for nuts in meeting daily […]
41st INC World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress Will Bring Together Over 1,200 Professionals from Across the Globe in Vancouver
The nut and dried fruit industry’s most exclusive global event will take place on May 8-10 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Marc Low, Director, Innovation & Emerging Technology at KPMG Canada, and Prof. Janice Gross Stein, Belzberg Professor of Conflict Management at the University of Toronto, will deliver keynote addresses. Exclusive sessions will cover topics […]
INC Participates in 17th Food Exhibition for China Nuts and Dried Fruits
The event brought together more than 100,000 visitors and 2,000 exhibitors in Hefei, China From April 17-20, the INC participated at the 17th Food Exhibition for China Nuts and Dried Fruits in Hefei, China. The event opened with a conference on April 17 that brought together around 300 industry professionals for a full day of […]
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