Background: The effects of nuts on major cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors,
including dose-responses and potential heterogeneity by nut type or phytosterol content, are …

Type 2 diabetes is a complicated metabolic disorder with both short-and long-term
undesirable complications. In recent years, there has been growing evidence that functional …

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 …

Objective To provide a broader evidence summary to inform dietary guidelines of the effect
of tree nuts on criteria of the metabolic syndrome (MetS). Design We conducted a systematic …

Obesity is a topic on which many views are strongly held in the absence of scientific
evidence to support those views, and some views are strongly held despite evidence to …

Epidemiological and/or clinical trials have suggested that nut consumption has a beneficial
impact on health outcomes such as hypertension, diabetes, CVD, cancer, other inflammatory …

Background Studies have shown that pistachios can improve blood lipid profiles in subjects
with moderate hypercholesterolemia which could reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease …

Nuts and dried fruit are essential foods in the Mediterranean diet. Their frequent
consumption has been associated with the prevention and/or the management of such …

A healthy dietary pattern is a cornerstone for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular
disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Compelling scientific evidence has shown …

A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials was undertaken to
determine the effects of almond consumption on blood lipid levels, namely total cholesterol …