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  • Testing the Pistachio Principle
    Testing the Pistachio Principle
    If the fecal fat losses associated with undigested pieces of nuts (due to inadequate chewing) and the tedium of shelling them in the first place helps account for why nuts don't tend to lead to..
  • Solving the Mystery of the Missing Calories
    Solving the Mystery of the Missing Calories
    A few theories have been proposed as to why nuts don't appear to contribute to weight gain, including the "pistachio principle" and the fecal excretion theory.
  • Optimal Phytosterol Dose
    Optimal Phytosterol Dose
    Those eating plant-based diets get the most phytosterols, but there is still room for improvement to maximize cholesterol reduction.
  • Is Peanut Butter Good for You?
    Is Peanut Butter Good for You?
    An update on the healthfulness of nut consumption and whether the cardiovascular benefits extend to peanut butter.
  • The Best Nut
    The Best Nut
    Which type of nut has the highest antioxidant content?
  • Milk Protein vs. Soy Protein
    Milk Protein vs. Soy Protein
    Casein and soy protein appear to have different effects on one's waistline.