Snacks & Nuts

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Snacks & Nuts May 27,2010

Regular Peanut Consumption Reported to Improve Cholesterol Levels

People with higher levels of "bad" LDL cholesterol and triglycerides (blood fats) and those consuming poorer quality diets gained the most benefits from regular nut consumption, the researchers said.

Snacks & Nuts May 21,2010

Pistachios Offer Multiple Benefits

The researchers conducted a randomized, crossover design, controlled feeding experiment to test the effects of pistachios on antioxidant levels when added to a heart healthy moderate-fat diet.

Snacks & Nuts May 13,2010

Rate of Childhood Peanut Allergies More Than Tripled from 1997 to 2008

These results show that there is an alarming increase in peanut allergies, consistent with a general, although less dramatic, rise in food allergies among children in studies reported by the CDC.

Snacks & Nuts Apr 27,2010

Nation's Leading Nutrition Researchers Promote Two New Studies Linking Tree Nut Consumption to Overall Health Benefits

The primary finding of the studies found that snacking on nuts, including pistachios, continues to show significant positive health benefits, from long-term improved control of blood sugar and lower LDL (bad) cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes to overall improved diet quality and weight control.

Snacks & Nuts Apr 13,2010

Sports Nutritionist Promotes Snacking Tips That Include Almonds

For her professional athletes, Dulan recommends foods with protein and fiber to help provide that extra drive they need for game day. One of the easiest ways to get that protein is by eating almonds.

Snacks & Nuts Feb 05,2010

Chia Company Applies for Novel Foods Status in UK

The Chia Company is requesting an opinion from the Agency on the ‘equivalence’ of their Australian-grown chia seed to be used in bread products. The basis of this request is that its product is equivalent to the chia seed grown in South America.

Snacks & Nuts Dec 11,2009

Pistachios May Reduce Risk of Lung Cancer

"Pistachios are a good source of gamma-tocopherol. Eating them increases intake of gamma-tocopherol so pistachios may help to decrease lung cancer risk," she said.

Snacks & Nuts Oct 28,2009

High Nutrient Peanut Snacks Help Overweight Kids Eat Less

In the United States, 34% of children and adolescents are overweight or obese, with the Hispanic population experiencing the highest risk. Weight-loss interventions in this population have been largely unsuccessful.

Snacks & Nuts Jun 26,2009

British Heart Foundation: Handful of Peanuts Reduced the Risk of Heart Attack

Eating more of one food in isolation will not make a dramatic difference to your health if you are inactive and don't have a balanced diet.

Snacks & Nuts May 12,2009

Eating fish, nuts and olive oil may be associated with reduced risk of age-related blindness

By 2020, as many as 3 million Americans are expected to have late-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to background information in one of the articles.

Snacks & Nuts Apr 29,2009

Dietary Acrylamide Not Associated with Increased Lung Cancer Risk in Men

Epidemiological studies have found a positive association between dietary acrylamide intake and the risk of endometrial, ovarian, renal cell, and estrogen-receptor positive breast cancers.

Snacks & Nuts Apr 27,2009

Walnuts May Help Older People Improve Motor and Behavioral Skills

Walnuts, eaten in moderation, appear to be among other foods containing polyphenols and bioactive substances that exhibit multiple effects on neural tissue, according to the researchers.

Snacks & Nuts Apr 17,2009

New Research Unveils That Pistachios May Lower Risk of Type 2 Diabetes by Improving Blood Sugar Levels

"Our study found that strategies, such as pairing pistachios with meals decrease blood sugar peaks after a meal, which may result in a lower risk for type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease (CHD) risk," said Dr. Cyril WC Kendall, University of Toronto.

Snacks & Nuts Feb 26,2009

Acrylamide Found in Foods Such as Potato Chips May Increase the Risk of Heart Disease

It is recommended that FDA and the food industry continue to decrease acrylamide in foods by improving food processing technologies. FDA reports that acrylamide is particularly high in potato chips and French fries.

Snacks & Nuts Feb 05,2009

FDA Urges Consumers Not to Eat Hundreds of Products Recalled Because of Contaminated Peanuts and Peanut Ingredients

Companies are recalling their products that contain peanut ingredients from PCA. FDA urges consumers not to eat products that have been recalled or feed them to their pets, and to throw them away in a manner that prevents others from eating them.

Snacks & Nuts Dec 18,2008

Fortitech Europe Targets Diabetes and Heart Health During Ingredients Middle East

Among the nutrients contained in the heart bars are L-Carnitine and L-Arginine and Zinc which can help reduce homocysteine levels while the diabetic bars are an excellent source of fiber and contain Zinc, Copper and Selenium which can help control blood sugar levels.

Snacks & Nuts Dec 16,2008

Eating Almonds Helps Support Healthy Fat Levels

During the study, human subjects consumed muffin products made with pieces of whole almonds, compared to those made with oil. Researchers witnessed a delayed release of fats from the almonds into the body.

Snacks & Nuts Dec 11,2008

Agency's Board Recommends Peanut Advice is Revised

The Government currently advises that, where there is a family history of allergy, mothers may wish to avoid eating peanuts during pregnancy, while breastfeeding, and not introduce peanuts into their child’s diet until the age of three.

Snacks & Nuts Nov 05,2008

Antioxidant Benefit of Eating Almonds

The team found that when the volunteers ate the full dose of almonds, their concentration of two biomarkers of oxidative stress--plasma malondialdehyde (MDA) and urinary isoprostanes--were significantly lowered.

Snacks & Nuts Oct 16,2008

Peanuts Prove a Healthy Handful

This encouraging news will benefit manufacturers already using peanuts in their applications, and will doubtless appeal to those wishing to tap into the booming healthy snacking trend.

Snacks & Nuts Aug 26,2008

Consumption of Nuts, Corn or Popcorn not Associated with Increased Risk of Diverticulosis in Men

The researchers found that nut, corn, and popcorn consumption was not associated with an increased risk of new diverticulitis or diverticular complications, but instead inverse relationships.

Snacks & Nuts Jul 10,2008

New Kellogg Initiative Helps Moms Bring Kids into the Kitchen to Cook Up Nutritious Snacks and Family Fun

The initiative helps them turn their kitchen into a learning laboratory, which can encourage kids to eat nutritious foods and set the foundation for a lifetime of healthy eating.

Snacks & Nuts Apr 15,2008

Researchers Say Heart Healthy Diet Includes Macadamia Nuts

The researchers used a controlled feeding study to compare a heart-healthy diet with 1.5 ounces - a small handful - of macadamia nuts to a standard American diet.

Snacks & Nuts Mar 19,2008

Wholesnax Recalls Chocolate Coated Snacks

The products, therefore, are unsuitable for people with a soya allergy. The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert. Anyone with a soya allergy is advised not to eat these products.