Effect of Nuts Combined with Energy Restriction on the Obesity Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Obesity is a multifactorial disease that is difficult to control worldwide. Although nuts are recognized health foods, the application of food in obesity management is unclear. We systematically reviewed the literature and performed a meta-analysis to evaluate if nut consumption favors people on energy restriction (ER) dietary interventions. Four databases were used to search for […]
Nut consumption is associated with a lower risk of all-cause dementia in adults: a community-based cohort study from the UK Biobank
This cohort study aimed to analyze the relationship between nut consumption and the risk of all-cause dementia in adults from the United Kingdom (UK). Data from participants in the UK Biobank cohort between 2007-2012 (baseline) and 2013-2023 (follow-up) were analyzed. Baseline information on nut consumption was obtained using the Oxford WebQ 24-h questionnaire. All-cause dementia […]
Study Finds Eating Pistachios May Support Eye Health
Two handfuls of pistachios daily improved macular pigment optical density A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition assessed the effect of pistachio consumption on macular pigment optical density, which protects the eye from light damage and is positively associated with eye health. In this 12-week single-blinded, randomized-controlled trial, 36 healthy adult participants were […]
Study Suggests Eating Nuts May Help Prevent Dementia
Daily consumption was associated with a 12% lower risk of all-cause dementia A recent cohort study published in the journal GeroScience analyzed the relationship between nut consumption and the risk of all-cause dementia in adults from the United Kingdom. The researchers analyzed data from 50,386 participants with a mean age of 56.5 years. All-cause dementia […]
Prunes Global Statistical Review
The information contained herein was prepared between mid-September and October 2024. USA. The California Prune Board estimates the 2024 production at around 65,000 metric tons. Despite prolonged high temperatures and a later-than-usual harvest, growers worked diligently to minimize the impact. This resulted in a high-quality crop, with only a moderate production volume loss. Chile. As […]
Pistachios Global Statistical Review
The information contained herein was prepared between September and October 2024. USA. Total shipments at the end of crop year 2023/24 were a record-setting 535,870 metric tons (1.2 billion pounds), a 31% increase from the prior record shipment of 409,087 MT (902 million lbs.) for the 2022/23 crop year. Shipments saw a significant increase due […]
Peanuts Global Statistical Review
The information contained herein was prepared between mid-September and October 2024. China. According to the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, planted area saw an increase in 2024 compared to last year, primarily driven by declining prices of competing crops, especially corn. Planting grew by approximately 10%, with larger expansions in the major producing provinces of Henan […]
Cashews Global Statistical Review
The information contained herein was prepared between mid-September and October 2024. Northern Hemisphere. The crop season was, at the time of this report, nearing the end. This season, due to the impact of the El Niño, crop yields across all major growing regions decreased. As a result, kernel prices rose and remain consistently high. The […]
New Meta-Analysis Strengthens Evidence That Nuts May Lower Cardiovascular Risk
The findings refute a study questioning the benefits of nut consumption A systematic review and meta-analysis funded by the International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) has just been published in the prestigious scientific journal Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases.[1] The study showed that current evidence provides a good indication that consuming nuts may advantageously […]
October 2024 News Brief
INC’s Pavilion Shines at SIAL Paris 2024 A global showcase for the nut and dried fruit industry The INC has returned from a successful participation at SIAL Paris 2024, the world’s premier food innovation exhibition. Held from October 19 to 23, the event brought together a remarkable 250,000 visitors from over 200 countries, eager to […]