Nut eaters may have a longer life expectancy
Conclusion
This study found that eating nuts is associated with a reduced risk of death from any cause, and that the more frequently nuts were eaten, the lower the risk of death. Eating 28g of nuts seven or more times per week was associated with a 20% reduced risk of death.
The researchers say that previous studies found that increased nut intake was associated with a reduced risk of several diseases (including type 2 diabetes mellitus, colon cancer, high blood pressure and diverticulitis), and that nut consumption has been linked to reductions in various risk factors for chronic diseases. Seeing whether nut consumption w...
Source: NHS News Feed - November 21, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Heart/lungs Food/diet Lifestyle/exercise Source Type: news
Study: Eating Nuts Reduces Rate Of Heart Disease, Cancer
BOSTON (CBS) — In the largest study of its kind, people who ate a daily handful of nuts were 20 percent less likely to die from any cause over a 30-year period than were those who didn’t consume nuts.
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Study: Eating Nuts Reduces Heart Disease, Cancer Rates
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That’s according to new research in the New England Journal Of Medicine by researchers from...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - November 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Kckatzman Tags: Health Healthwatch Heard On WBZ NewsRadio 1030 Local Syndicated Local Watch Listen CBS Boston Diane Stern New England Journal Of Medicine Nut Study Source Type: news
First prospective study to date on nut consumption and pancreatic cancer
In a large prospective study published online in the British Journal of Cancer, researchers looked at the association between nut consumption and risk of pancreatic cancer among 75,680 women in the Nurses' Health Study, with no previous history of cancer. Consumption of nuts, including tree nuts (such as almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios and walnuts), was inversely associated with risk of pancreatic cancer, independent of other potential risk factors for pancreatic cancer... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - November 11, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pancreatic Cancer Source Type: news
Tree nut consumption associated with reduced risk of pancreatic cancer in women
(Motion PR) In a large prospective study published online in the British Journal of Cancer, researchers looked at the association between nut consumption and risk of pancreatic cancer among 75,680 women in the Nurses' Health Study, with no previous history of cancer. Consumption of nuts, including tree nuts (such as almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios and walnuts), was inversely associated with risk of pancreatic cancer, independent of other potential risk factors for pancreatic cancer. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - November 7, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the salad bar . . .
Pinus armandii
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Pine Mouth (Pine Nut) Syndrome: Description of the Toxidrome, Preliminary Case Definition, and Best Evidence Regarding an Apparent Etiology. Munk MD. Semin Neurol 2012 Nov;32:525-527.
Abstract
This short paper discusses what is known about “Pine Mouth Syndrome” (confusingly abbreviated as PMS) — the occurrence of cacogeusia, an unpleasant bitter or metallic taste that develops in some people 1 -3 days after eating pine nuts from a specific species of tree, Pinus armandii.
The exact substance that causes this syndrome has not been identified. Since onset is delayed, it is mos...
Source: The Poison Review - August 7, 2013 Category: Toxicology Authors: Leon Tags: Medical cacogeusia dysgeusia pine mouth syndrome pine nut syndrome pinus armandii taste disturbance Source Type: news
Tree Nuts And Health
Three new studies involving tree nuts (almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios and walnuts) were presented this week at the Experimental Biology Meeting in Boston, MA. Tree nut consumption was associated with a better nutrient profile and diet quality; lower body weight and lower prevalence of metabolic syndrome; and a decrease in several cardiovascular risk factors compared to those seen among non-consumers... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - April 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nutrition / Diet Source Type: news
New findings on tree nuts and health presented at the Experimental Biology Meeting in Boston, Mass.
(Motion PR) Three new studies involving tree nuts (almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios and walnuts) were presented this week at the Experimental Biology Meeting in Boston, Mass. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - April 22, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Classic Pesto Sauce
(HealthCastle.com) Typically, pesto is made with fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt and pepper, but why not experiment with various herbs, nuts and cheeses to come up with your own special pesto.
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Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - January 13, 2013 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
