Testing the Dietary Compensation Theory
An elegant study is presented, testing the appetite-suppressing effects of walnuts.
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Are the Lower Iron Stores in Vegetarians a Risk or a Benefit?
Having high iron stores can increase cancer risk such that those randomized to donate blood experience a dramatic reduction in cancer death rates.
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Testing the Pistachio Principle
If the fecal fat losses associated with undigested pieces of nuts (due to inadequate chewing),...
Solving the Mystery of the Missing Calories
A few theories have been proposed as to why nuts don't appear to contribute to...
Nuts and Obesity: The Weight of Evidence
Nut consumption does not appear to lead to the expected weight gain.
Optimal Phytosterol Source
Whole food sources of phytosterols, such as seeds and nuts, are likely superior to supplements,...
Optimal Phytosterol Dose
Those eating plant-based diets get the most phytosterols, but there's still room for improvement to...
How Phytosterols Lower Cholesterol
Phytosterols are plant-based cholesterol look-alikes in nuts and seeds that help maximize our body’s excretion...
How Fiber Lowers Cholesterol
Fiber bulks, speeds, and dilutes the intestinal waste stream to facilitate the removal of excess...
Nuts and Bolts of Cholesterol Lowering
A pooled analysis of studies on nut consumption, cholesterol levels, and risk of death from...
Diet Versus Drugs for High Cholesterol
Though official recommendations are to first treat high cholesterol with dietary change, many physicians jump...
Black vs. English Walnuts
A dramatic difference exists between the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of black walnuts versus English...
The True Shelf Life of Cooking Oils
Cooking oil manufacturer "best-by" dates are put to the test by comparing the development of...
