eClinical Medicine VOLUME 59, 101954, MAY 2023 Ariadna Pinar-Martí q Published:April 06, 2023 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eclinm.2023.101954 Summary Background Omega-3 fatty acids are critical for neuropsychological functioning. Adolescence is increasingly believed to entail brain vulnerability to dietary intake. The potential benefit on adolescent neurodevelopment of consuming walnuts, a source of omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), remains unclear. Methods We […]
February 02, 2021 International Journal of Dermatology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The authors performed a systematic review using the PubMed database that included 11 interventional clinical trials and 42 observational studies conducted between January 2009 and April 2020. They found several dietary factors associated with acne promotion, including a high glycemic index and/or glycemic load diet, dairy […]
MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events|May 28, 2020 Research led by Dr. Wendy Hall, Reader in Nutritional Sciences at King’s College London and published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that replacing popular snacks such as biscuits and crisps with almonds can improve endothelial function, a key indicator of vascular health, and lower ‘bad’ LDL-cholesterol. Participants […]
BMC Public Health — Wang J, Bravatti MAL, Johnson EJ, et al. | April 28, 2020 From the US healthcare sector perspective, the cost-effectiveness of almond intake (42.5 g) in cardiovascular disease primary prevention was evaluated in this study. Researchers constructed a decision model for 42.5 g of almond per day vs no almond intake and cardiovascular […]
Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention — Long J, Ji Z, Yuan P, et al. | February 14, 2020 In this meta-analysis of prospective studies, researchers intended to determine if there is an association between nut consumption and risk of cancer. By searching Web of Science and PubMed databases up to June 2019, prospective studies reporting […]
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Vol. 24, No. 9-10 Invited Review Articles Free Access Keith I. Block, , Penny B. Block, , and Charlotte Gyllenhaal Published Online:24 Sep 2018https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2018.0125 Abstract A comprehensive approach to integrative treatment of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients involves three spheres of intervention: lifestyle, biology, and conventional treatment. Individualization of […]
December 04, 2017 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The authors of this study aimed to determine if an association exists between intake of specific types of nuts (peanuts, walnuts, other tree nuts) and cardiovascular disease. They analyzed questionnaire and outcome data from three different longitudinal cohort studies. Higher total nut consumption, peanut and other tree nut consumption, and […]
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center AUGUST 17, 2017 Packed with nutrients linked to better health, walnuts are also thought to discourage overeating by promoting feelings of fullness. Now, in a new brain imaging study, researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) have demonstrated that consuming walnuts activates an area in the brain associated with […]
Date: February 22, 2016 Source: University of Florida Summary: Just add a handful of almonds: a University of Florida study suggests that improving one’s diet can be as simple as that. Just add a handful of almonds: a University of Florida study suggests that improving one’s diet can be as simple as that. Researchers studied […]
01.04.2016 Going Nuts Over Saturated Fats … Again by Karl Nadolsky, DO, and Spencer Nadolsky, DO Earlier, we exposed our learned favoritism of prescribing nuts as part of a healthy whole foods diet starting with a review of a RCT of almonds and lipoprotein levels. And we’vecontinued to discuss the nuances of recent evidence involving […]
Open Heart 2015;2: doi:10.1136/openhrt-2015-000273 Editorial It is time to stop counting calories, and time instead to promote dietary changes that substantially and rapidly reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality Aseem Malhotra1, James J DiNicolantonio3and Simon Capewell Most heart attacks and ischaemic strokes are caused by complicated atheroma usually compounded by thrombosis suddenly reducing blood flow in […]
6/17/2015 by Parker Brown Staff Writer, MedPage Today Nut consumption was associated with a decreased risk of some types of cancer but not with type 2 diabetes in a large review. When patients eating the most nuts were compared with those eating the least, those in the first group had a lower risk of colorectal […]
Nuts are good calories. I’m not a big fan of the omega-6 fatty acid linoleate, but that’s largely in the context of processed foods and confectioneries, where it’s more than likely no longer in it’s native form (Dc9,1218:2n6)… but in the context of unprocessed whole foods (eg, nuts), a little n6 is fine imo. What are good calories? […]
3/11/15 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Researchers evaluated Americans of African and European descent and Chinese individuals to determine the association of nut consumption with mortality. Increased nut consumption was significantly associated with reduced total mortality and specifically cardiovascular disease mortality among all ethnic groups. Researchers suggest that nuts may be a cost-effective option to reduce cardiovascular risk. […]
By Karl Nadolsky, DO, and Spencer Nadolsky, DO Between high patient loads in the office, pharmaceutical reps pushing the latest and greatest drugs, and patients wanting a quick-fix, lifestyle-as-medicine can sometimes be overlooked. The Nadolsky brothers have taken on a mission to change that. This monthly column will review studies in the field and offer […]
February 23, 2015 Ophthalmology: July 2014Volume 121, Issue 7, Pages 1428–1434.e2 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Researchers evaluated food frequency questionnaire responses from 41,514 adults to determine association of dietary patterns with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Results indicate that high intake of grain and white meat (chicken or fish, but not fried) may protect against developing advanced AMD, […]
By Joe Leech, Dietitian Almonds are an incredibly popular tree nut. Despite being high in fat, they are highly nutritious and extremely healthy. Here are 9 evidence-based health benefits of almonds. 1. Almonds Deliver a Massive Amount of Nutrients The almond is the edible seed that grows on the tree Prunus dulcis, more commonly called the […]
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 01/05/2015 Clinical Article Hshieh TT, et al. – In this study, the authors aim was to test the hypothesis that nut consumption is inversely associated with the risk of all–cause mortality. The data are consistent with an inverse association between nut consumption and the risk of all–cause and cardiovascular disease […]
Effects of regular consumption of different forms of almonds and hazelnuts on acceptance and blood lipids European Journal of Nutrition, 12/12/2014 Clinical Article Tey SL, et al. – According to the results of the present study, acceptance was stable for all combinations but was highest for whole nuts. Six weeks of nut consumption improved blood […]
Thrombosis Research, 10/22/2014 Clinical Article Ma L, et al. – In this study, the authors conducted a meta–analysis to summarize the evidence from prospective cohort studies regarding the association between nut consumption and risk of coronary artery disease (CAD). The analysis indicated that nut consumption has a protective effect on CAD. Methods Pertinent studies were […]