Almonds (Prunus Dulcis Mill. DA Webb): A Source of Nutrients and Health-Promoting Compounds

D Barreca, SM Nabavi, A Sureda, M Rasekhian… - Nutrients, 2020 - mdpi.com
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 …

Almond oil: A comprehensive review of chemical composition, extraction methods, preservation conditions, potential health benefits, and safety

M Ouzir, SE Bernoussi, M Tabyaoui… - … reviews in food …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Almond oil, a rich source of macronutrients and micronutrients, is extracted for food
flavorings and the cosmetics industry. In recent years, the need for high‐quality and high …

Are fatty nuts a weighty concern? A systematic review and meta‐analysis and dose–response meta‐regression of prospective cohorts and randomized controlled trials

SK Nishi, E Viguiliouk, S Blanco Mejia… - Obesity …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
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 …

Effects of polyphenols on insulin resistance

G Williamson, K Sheedy - Nutrients, 2020 - mdpi.com
Insulin resistance (IR) is apparent when tissues responsible for clearing glucose from the
blood, such as adipose and muscle, do not respond properly to appropriate signals. IR is …

[HTML][HTML] Intake of nuts or nut products does not lead to weight gain, independent of dietary substitution instructions: a systematic review and meta-analysis of …

LL Guarneiri, JA Cooper - Advances in Nutrition, 2021 - Elsevier
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 …

We don't have a lot of healthy options: Food environment perceptions of first-year, minority college students attending a food desert campus

J Dhillon, LK Diaz Rios, KJ Aldaz, N De La Cruz, E Vu… - Nutrients, 2019 - mdpi.com
First-year college students are at particular risk of dietary maladaptation during their
transition to adulthood. A college environment that facilitates consistent access to nutritious …

Temporal associations among body mass index, fasting insulin, and systemic inflammation: a systematic review and meta-analysis

N Wiebe, F Ye, ET Crumley, A Bello… - JAMA network …, 2021 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Obesity is associated with a number of noncommunicable chronic diseases and
is purported to cause premature death. Objective To summarize evidence on the temporality …

[HTML][HTML] Almond snacking for 8 wk increases alpha-diversity of the gastrointestinal microbiome and decreases Bacteroides fragilis abundance compared with an …

J Dhillon, Z Li, RM Ortiz - Current developments in nutrition, 2019 - Elsevier
Background Changes in gut microbiota are associated with cardiometabolic disorders and
are influenced by diet. Almonds are a rich source of fiber, unsaturated fats, and polyphenols …

[HTML][HTML] Perspective: challenges and future directions in clinical research with nuts and berries

ML Zuelch, MD Radtke, RR Holt, A Basu… - Advances in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Consumption of nuts and berries are considered part of a healthy eating pattern. Nuts and
berries contain a complex nutrient profile, consisting of essential vitamins and minerals …

The relationship of tree nuts and peanuts with adiposity parameters: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

R Fernandez-Rodriguez, AE Mesas, M Garrido-Miguel… - Nutrients, 2021 - mdpi.com
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 …