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 …

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Nuts are high nutrient-dense foods containing healthy lipids, dietary fiber, and bioactive
phytochemicals, including vitamins and minerals. Although the beneficial effect of nut …

Background: The effects of nuts on major cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors,
including dose-responses and potential heterogeneity by nut type or phytosterol content, are …

In the present review, we provide a comprehensive narrative overview of the current
knowledge on the effects of total and specific types of nut consumption (excluding nut oil) on …

In the past many have avoided nuts because of their high fat content. The Dietary
Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet, however, recommends regular consumption of this …

There is concern that tree nuts may cause weight gain due to their energy density, yet
evidenceshows that tree nuts do not adversely affect weight status. Epidemiologic and …

Background Food choices represent a highly significant approach to combat human obesity.
Dietary intake of lipids, especially polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids, is …

Certain dietary patterns, in which fruits and nuts are featured prominently, reduce risk of
diabetes and cardiovascular disease. However, estimated fruit consumption historically in …

Nuts and dried fruit are essential foods in the Mediterranean diet. Their frequent
consumption has been associated with the prevention and/or the management of such …