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Yahoo
9 hours ago
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- Yahoo
This common nut can lower your risk of heart disease, dementia and diabetes
A handful of almonds each day could significantly reduce a condition that has been linked to heart disease, diabetes, and dementia, according to a new study in the journal Nutrition Research. Around one in three Americans are affected by metabolic syndrome, and evidence shows they are 'three times as likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke and twice as likely to die from coronary heart disease compared to people without this condition,' lead study author Emily Ho, director of the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University, said in a statement released in the report. 'Poor diet and inactivity contribute to the development of metabolic syndrome, and gut health and chronic inflammation may also play roles,' she added. But swapping processed snacks for a handful of almonds – about 45 nuts – in your daily diet could help curb some of the most serious chronic health risks facing Americans today. In a 12-week clinical trial, researchers studied adults aged 35 to 60 who had been diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. One group consumed 320 calories of almonds daily while the other group ate the same number of calories from crackers. Those who ate almonds experienced significant health improvements, including reductions in total cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol, and waist circumference. Blood tests also showed increased levels of vitamin E, an antioxidant known to reduce inflammation and support heart, nerve, and muscle function. Participants in the almond group also saw lower levels of gut inflammation — a promising sign, as maintaining a healthy gut microbiome is increasingly recognized as vital to long-term health. 'In addition to vitamin E, almonds have polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, fiber, polyphenols, biotin, copper, potassium and magnesium,' said study co-author Laura Beaver, a research associate in the Oregon State College of Health. 'The changes in cholesterol levels we observed suggest a meaningful metabolic shift in those who consumed almonds daily.' The findings align with previous research highlighting the health benefits of almonds.
Yahoo
10 hours ago
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- Yahoo
This common nut can lower your risk of heart disease, dementia and diabetes
A handful of almonds each day could significantly reduce a condition that has been linked to heart disease, diabetes, and dementia, according to a new study in the journal Nutrition Research. Around one in three Americans are affected by metabolic syndrome, and evidence shows they are 'three times as likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke and twice as likely to die from coronary heart disease compared to people without this condition,' lead study author Emily Ho, director of the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University, said in a statement released in the report. 'Poor diet and inactivity contribute to the development of metabolic syndrome, and gut health and chronic inflammation may also play roles,' she added. But swapping processed snacks for a handful of almonds – about 45 nuts – in your daily diet could help curb some of the most serious chronic health risks facing Americans today. In a 12-week clinical trial, researchers studied adults aged 35 to 60 who had been diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. One group consumed 320 calories of almonds daily while the other group ate the same number of calories from crackers. Those who ate almonds experienced significant health improvements, including reductions in total cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol, and waist circumference. Blood tests also showed increased levels of vitamin E, an antioxidant known to reduce inflammation and support heart, nerve, and muscle function. Participants in the almond group also saw lower levels of gut inflammation — a promising sign, as maintaining a healthy gut microbiome is increasingly recognized as vital to long-term health. 'In addition to vitamin E, almonds have polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, fiber, polyphenols, biotin, copper, potassium and magnesium,' said study co-author Laura Beaver, a research associate in the Oregon State College of Health. 'The changes in cholesterol levels we observed suggest a meaningful metabolic shift in those who consumed almonds daily.' The findings align with previous research highlighting the health benefits of almonds.
The Independent
11 hours ago
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- The Independent
This common nut can lower your risk of heart disease, dementia and diabetes
A handful of almonds each day could significantly reduce a condition that has been linked to heart disease, diabetes, and dementia, according to a new study in the journal Nutrition Research. Around one in three Americans are affected by metabolic syndrome, and evidence shows they are 'three times as likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke and twice as likely to die from coronary heart disease compared to people without this condition,' lead study author Emily Ho, director of the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University, said in a statement released in the report. 'Poor diet and inactivity contribute to the development of metabolic syndrome, and gut health and chronic inflammation may also play roles,' she added. But swapping processed snacks for a handful of almonds – about 45 nuts – in your daily diet could help curb some of the most serious chronic health risks facing Americans today. In a 12-week clinical trial, researchers studied adults aged 35 to 60 who had been diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. One group consumed 320 calories of almonds daily while the other group ate the same number of calories from crackers. Those who ate almonds experienced significant health improvements, including reductions in total cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol, and waist circumference. Blood tests also showed increased levels of vitamin E, an antioxidant known to reduce inflammation and support heart, nerve, and muscle function. Participants in the almond group also saw lower levels of gut inflammation — a promising sign, as maintaining a healthy gut microbiome is increasingly recognized as vital to long-term health. 'In addition to vitamin E, almonds have polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, fiber, polyphenols, biotin, copper, potassium and magnesium,' said study co-author Laura Beaver, a research associate in the Oregon State College of Health. 'The changes in cholesterol levels we observed suggest a meaningful metabolic shift in those who consumed almonds daily.' The findings align with previous research highlighting the health benefits of almonds.
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Just 2 oz. of this snack a day helps fight health issue that can lead to heart disease, dementia and diabetes
Here's something to go nuts over. Eating just a handful of this healthy snack a day could stave off a scary syndrome that affects a whopping one in three Americans, according to a new study in the journal Nutrition Research. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that includes at least three of the following: high blood pressure, high blood sugar, elevated triglycerides, poor HDL cholesterol and excessive belly fat. People who have metabolic syndrome are at heightened risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and heart disease — and recent studies have even linked the collection of conditions to dementia and poor cognitive health. 'Evidence suggests that people with metabolic syndrome are three times as likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke and twice as likely to die from coronary heart disease compared to people without this condition,' lead study author Emily Ho, director of the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University, said in a statement. 'Poor diet and inactivity contribute to the development of metabolic syndrome, and gut health and chronic inflammation may also play roles.' Luckily, the study found that consuming 2 daily ounces of almonds — roughly 45 nuts — translated to significant drops in total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and waist circumference. In a 12-week clinical trial, researchers analyzed the data of two groups of people 35 to 60 years old with metabolic syndrome. One group ate 320 calories worth of almonds every day, while the other group had 320 calories worth of crackers. As expected, bloodwork showed that the almond group had much higher levels of vitamin E — an antioxidant that calms inflammation and supports heart, nerve and muscle health. The almond group also saw reductions in gut inflammation, which is important because a balanced microbiome is crucial for overall and long-term health. There are many reasons why almonds could benefit gut health, said study co-author Laura Beaver, a research associate in the Oregon State College of Health. 'In addition to vitamin E, almonds have polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, fiber, polyphenols, biotin, copper, potassium and magnesium,' she said. 'A full assessment of the nutritional impact of almonds is ongoing, but the changes in cholesterol levels we saw suggest that a metabolic shift occurred in people who snacked on almonds daily.' The findings align with previous studies touting the health benefits of this popular nut. A 2023 study found that eating a handful of nuts a day can slash the risk of heart disease by as much as 25%. Some research has shown that almonds can help fight wrinkles, not least of all because only 1 ounce of almonds provides about 50% of the daily recommended intake for vitamin E. And a study out of Spain suggests eating 30 grams of nuts every day can help lower the risk of depression in adults.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Just 2 oz. of this snack a day helps fight health issue that can lead to heart disease, dementia and diabetes
Here's something to go nuts over. Eating just a handful of this healthy snack a day could stave off a scary syndrome that affects a whopping one in three Americans, according to a new study in the journal Nutrition Research. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that includes at least three of the following: high blood pressure, high blood sugar, elevated triglycerides, poor HDL cholesterol and excessive belly fat. People who have metabolic syndrome are at heightened risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and heart disease — and recent studies have even linked the collection of conditions to dementia and poor cognitive health. 'Evidence suggests that people with metabolic syndrome are three times as likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke and twice as likely to die from coronary heart disease compared to people without this condition,' lead study author Emily Ho, director of the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University, said in a statement. 'Poor diet and inactivity contribute to the development of metabolic syndrome, and gut health and chronic inflammation may also play roles.' Luckily, the study found that consuming 2 daily ounces of almonds — roughly 45 nuts — translated to significant drops in total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and waist circumference. In a 12-week clinical trial, researchers analyzed the data of two groups of people 35 to 60 years old with metabolic syndrome. One group ate 320 calories worth of almonds every day, while the other group had 320 calories worth of crackers. As expected, bloodwork showed that the almond group had much higher levels of vitamin E — an antioxidant that calms inflammation and supports heart, nerve and muscle health. The almond group also saw reductions in gut inflammation, which is important because a balanced microbiome is crucial for overall and long-term health. There are many reasons why almonds could benefit gut health, said study co-author Laura Beaver, a research associate in the Oregon State College of Health. 'In addition to vitamin E, almonds have polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, fiber, polyphenols, biotin, copper, potassium and magnesium,' she said. 'A full assessment of the nutritional impact of almonds is ongoing, but the changes in cholesterol levels we saw suggest that a metabolic shift occurred in people who snacked on almonds daily.' The findings align with previous studies touting the health benefits of this popular nut. A 2023 study found that eating a handful of nuts a day can slash the risk of heart disease by as much as 25%. Some research has shown that almonds can help fight wrinkles, not least of all because only 1 ounce of almonds provides about 50% of the daily recommended intake for vitamin E. And a study out of Spain suggests eating 30 grams of nuts every day can help lower the risk of depression in adults.
