Almonds (Prunus dulcis Miller DA Webb (the almond or sweet almond)), from the Rosaceae
family, have long been known as a source of essential nutrients; nowadays, they are in …

Background In previous meta-analyses of prospective observational studies, we
investigated the association between food groups and risk of chronic disease. Objective The …

Atherosclerosis is related to fat accumulation in the arterial walls and vascular stiffening, and
results in acute coronary syndrome which is commonly associated with acute myocardial …

Nuts are recommended for cardiovascular health, yet concerns remain that nuts may
contribute to weight gain due to their high energy density. A systematic review and meta …

Functional foods include any natural product that presents health-promoting effects, thereby
reducing the risk of chronic diseases. Cerrado fruits are considered a source of bioactive …

Oxidative stress is associated with several chronic diseases. It is acknowledged that
molecules damaged by reactive oxygen species activate the inflammatory process and that …

Several clinical interventions report that consuming nuts will not cause weight gain.
However, it is unclear if the type of instructions provided for how to incorporate nuts into the …

Almonds (Prunus dulcis) are one of the most consumed tree-nuts worldwide, with
commercial production in arid environments such as California, Spain, and Australia. The …

We characterized the partially defatted baru flour (PDBF), a byproduct of the extraction of
baru oil, and evaluated its use to produce cookies. Analyzes of composition, total phenolics …

The network meta-analysis and systematic review conducted aim to comparatively assess
the effects of tree nuts and peanuts on body weight (BW), body mass index (BMI), waist …