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 …

Traditionally, nuts have been considered a staple food, but because of their high energy and
fat content are not considered good for body weight control or insulin sensitivity. Frequent …

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

Nuts are an integral part of the Mediterranean food patterns, and their incorporation into the
regular diets of human beings is believed to provide many health benefits. The recent …

Nuts are nutrient-dense foods with complex matrices rich in unsaturated fatty acids and other
bioactive compounds, such as l-arginine, fibre, healthful minerals, vitamin E, phytosterols …

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 …

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

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 …

Throughout history, nuts have been a staple food providing energy, protein, essential fatty
acids, vitamins, and minerals. Today, nuts are classified as part of the USDA Food Guide …

There is some concern that the high-fat, energy-dense content of nuts may promote weight
gain. Nuts, however, are rich in protein and dietary fiber, which are associated with …