It is now recognized that the amount and type of dietary fat consumed play an important role
in metabolic health. In humans, high intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) has been …

The association between weight and chronic diseases is well defined. The quality and
quantity of dietary fatty acids is an important external factor and appetite and energy …

A portion of the fat used in the preparation of meatballs was replaced with different amounts
of Perilla seeds rich in unsaturated fatty acids. Five treatments with mass percentages of 0 …

High-fat diet (HFD) is widely used in animal models of many diseases, it helps to understand
the pathogenic mechanism of related diseases. Several dietary fats were commonly used in …

Background Research indicates that tree nuts are cardioprotective, but studies on pecans
are limited. Objectives We examined the impact of daily pecan consumption on blood lipids …

Background Inflammatory and prothrombotic responses are hallmark to the progression of
cardiovascular disease and may be influenced by the type of dietary fat. Cottonseed oil …

A prospecting campaign in the Maltese Islands has ensured the survival of several ancient
olive trees (Olea europaea L.), genetically distant from known cultivars. Most of these plants …

Background We have repeatedly shown in short-term feeding trials that a high intake of
dietary n–6 PUFAs, ie linoleic acid, prevents liver fat accumulation compared with saturated …

High-fat diets (HFD) have been widely associated with an increased risk of metabolic
disorders and overweight. However, a high intake of sources that are rich in …

Background Research indicates that diets enriched with unsaturated fatty acids improve
energy metabolism, although studies on tree nuts, which are a rich source of those fats, are …