Nuts, including peanuts, are now recognized as having the potential to improve the blood
lipid profile and, in cohort studies, nut consumption has been associated with a reduced risk …

The effects of tree nuts on risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD), in particular blood
lipids, have been investigated in a number of studies and the beneficial effects are now …

Nuts are rich in many bioactive compounds that can exert beneficial effects on
cardiovascular health. We reviewed the evidence relating nut consumption and the …

The ability of nuts to improve the blood lipid profile and reduce the risk of CHD is now well
established. The interest that health effects of nuts have gained recently has brought the …

Nuts have many nutritional benefits: they are high in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated
fats, fiber, vitamin, minerals, and phytonutrients. Population studies indicate that individuals …

This article summarizes the main conclusions drawn from a conference on the health effects
of nut consumption and identifies priority areas for future research. Individuals with higher …

Background and aims The intake of nuts has been linked to a reduced risk of cardiovascular
disease (CVD) and diabetes in large cohort studies. One potential contributing mechanism …

The beneficial effects of nuts on cardiovascular health are well known. However, since nuts
provide a high caloric and fat content, some concern exists regarding a potential detrimental …

There is currently no single dietary or lifestyle intervention that is effective in long-term
weight loss. Traditional weight loss diets tend to be low in total fat and therefore often restrict …

The increasing trend of obesity has been associated with a greater prevalence of type 2
diabetes mellitus and may lead to more vascular disease. Nuts, a rich source of …