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Snacks & Nuts
May 27,2010
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.
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Snacks & Nuts
May 21,2010
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.
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Snacks & Nuts
May 13,2010
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.
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Snacks & Nuts
Apr 27,2010
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.
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Snacks & Nuts
Apr 13,2010
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.
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Snacks & Nuts
Feb 05,2010
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.
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Snacks & Nuts
Dec 11,2009
"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.
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Snacks & Nuts
Oct 28,2009
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.
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Snacks & Nuts
Jun 26,2009
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.
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Snacks & Nuts
May 12,2009
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.
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Snacks & Nuts
Apr 29,2009
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.
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Snacks & Nuts
Apr 27,2009
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.
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Snacks & Nuts
Apr 17,2009
"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.
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Snacks & Nuts
Feb 26,2009
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.
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Snacks & Nuts
Feb 05,2009
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.
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Snacks & Nuts
Dec 18,2008
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.
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Snacks & Nuts
Dec 16,2008
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.
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Snacks & Nuts
Dec 11,2008
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.
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Snacks & Nuts
Nov 05,2008
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.
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Snacks & Nuts
Oct 16,2008
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.
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Snacks & Nuts
Aug 26,2008
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.
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Snacks & Nuts
Jul 10,2008
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.
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Snacks & Nuts
Apr 15,2008
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.
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Snacks & Nuts
Mar 19,2008
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.
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