Because nuts have favorable fatty acid and nutrient profiles, there is growing interest in
evaluating their role in a heart-healthy diet. Nuts are low in saturated fatty acids and high in …

Abstract Background/Objectives The influence of cardioprotective foods on nontraditional
indexes related to dysglycemia and body fat distribution is unknown in individuals with …

Background Nutraceuticals (NUTs) are forms of compounds with biological activity and are
used to improve health in dosage largely exceeding those obtainable in food. Objectives To …

There is a general perception that fat intake increases cardiovascular (CV) risk. We review
the literature regarding the consumption of a high fat food, nuts, and CV risk. We also review …

Previous studies have reported that regular nut consumption reduces cardiovascular
disease (CVD) risk and does not promote weight gain despite the fact that nuts are energy …

Background There is increasing evidence that nut consumption decreases the risk of
cardiovascular disease. However, there are few data on the health effects of cashew nuts …

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 …

During the last decades, nuts have attracted the attention of researchers for their potential
benefits in cardiovascular prevention. We discuss here some aspects of the assumed …

Background Nut consumption has been associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart
disease (CHD). In a recently completed clinical study we found that nut consumption …

Nuts have been part of the diet for thousands of years. In 2003, a Qualified Health Claim was
approved, stating that eating 1.5 oz (42 g) of nuts per day may reduce the risk of heart …