There has been increasing interest in nuts and their outcome regarding human health. The
consumption of nuts is frequently associated with reduction in risk factors for chronic …

The levels of phytochemicals (total phenols, proanthocyanidins, gallic acid+ gallotannins,
ellagic acid+ ellagitannins, flavonoids, phenolic acids, stilbenes and phytates), fat-soluble …

Abstract Background Cardiovascular disease (CVDs) is the leading cause of death
worldwide. The main risk factors are hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and increased serum …

Epidemiological and clinical studies have indicated that nut consumption could be a healthy
dietary strategy to prevent and treat type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and related cardiovascular …

Background The positive influences of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) on blood glucose
homeostasis, appetite sensations, and food intake provide a strong rationale for its …

Tree nuts and peanuts are good sources of many nutrients and antioxidants, but they are
also energy dense. The latter often limits intake because of concerns about their possible …

Obesity is a chronic disease resulting from an imbalance between energy intake and
expenditure. The growing relevance of this metabolic disease lies in its association with …

A low carbohydrate diet (LCD), with some staple food being replaced with nuts, has been
shown to reduce weight, improve blood glucose, and regulate blood lipid in patients with …

Consumption of tree nuts and legume seeds is associated with a reduction in cardiovascular
risk. The reduction in blood lipids and in inflammatory and oxidative processes exhibited by …

Background The potential impact of prior meal composition on the postprandial glycemic
response and glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) value determinations remains …