During the past few decades numerous studies have reported the atherogenic potential of
saturated fatty acids, trans-fatty acids, and cholesterol, and beneficial effects of fiber …

Epidemiological studies have shown an inverse relationship between nut intakes and
chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases and cancers. The composition of lipids …

Cashew is a tropical tree native to South America. Cashew was introduced in Asia and
Africa by European explorers in the sixteenth century. The world production of cashew raw …

Tree nuts are highly nutritious and provide macronutrients (fat, protein, and carbohydrate)[1,
8], micronutrients (minerals and vitamins)[1], fat-soluble bioactives (monounsaturated fatty …

Background—Guidelines for lifestyle and dietary modification in patients with coronary artery
disease (CAD) are mainly supported by evidence from general population studies. CAD …

The legume Arachis hypogaea, commonly known as peanut or groundnut, is a very
important food crop throughout the tropics and subtropics. Peanut is one of the most widely …

Abstract Background Adherence to the Mediterranean diet (Med-Diet) is associated with a
reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, the molecular mechanisms …

Background Certain nutrients and phytochemicals in almonds may confer protection against
cardiovascular disease, but little is known about factors that influence their bioavailability. A …

Nuts contain bioactive constituents that elicit cardio-protective effects including phytosterols,
tocopherols and squalene. The objective of the present study was to determine the total oil …

Limited information is available concerning the qualitative and quantitative composition of
polyphenolic compounds, especially flavonoids, in almonds. We determined total phenols …