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British Journal of Nutrition: Fat found in pistachios may not be readily absorbed by the body

A new study now appearing in the peer-reviewed British Journal of Nutrition, finds that fat in pistachios may not be completely absorbed by the body. The randomized controlled-feeding study, which is the first-of-its-kind resear ...

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created Jul 06, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Eating pistachios lowers cholesterol, boosts antioxidants, more

(PhysOrg.com) -- Pistachio nuts, eaten as part of a healthy diet, can increase the levels of antioxidants in the blood of adults with high cholesterol, according to an international team of nutritional scientists including ...

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created Jul 13, 2010 | popularity 2 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Pistachios offer multiple benefits

(PhysOrg.com) -- Pistachio nuts, eaten as part of a healthy diet, can increase the levels of antioxidants in the blood of adults with high cholesterol, according to an international team of nutritional scientists.

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created May 20, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Pistachios: A handful a day may keep the cardiologist away

A study published last week in Archives of Internal Medicine found that a diet containing nuts, including pistachios, significantly lowered total and LDL-cholesterol levels, in addition to triglycerides. The 6 ...

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created May 17, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0




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A 'nutty' solution to type 2 diabetes management

Eating nuts every day could help control Type 2 diabetes and prevent its complications, according to new research from St. Michael's Hospital and the University of Toronto.

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created Jul 12, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Walnuts are top nut for heart-healthy antioxidants

A new scientific study positions walnuts in the No. 1 slot among a family of foods that lay claim to being among Mother Nature's most nearly perfect packaged foods: Tree and ground nuts. In a report here today at the 241st ...

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created Mar 27, 2011 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (10) | comments 2

Treat yourself, in moderation: How much is enough?

Humans, perhaps Americans in particular, tend to share a certain creed that goes something like this: If one is good, two are better.

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created Feb 25, 2011 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 2

Pistachios may reduce lung cancer risk

A diet that incorporates a daily dose of pistachios may help reduce the risk of lung and other cancers, according to data presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research Conference, ...

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created Dec 08, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Researchers study how pistachios may improve heart health

Going green may be heart healthy if the green you choose is pistachio nuts, according to researchers at Penn State who conducted the first study to investigate the way pistachios lower cholesterol.

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created Sep 26, 2008 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (27) | comments 1

Pistachios reduce inflammation, cardiovascular disease factors

A Penn State-led study shows that snacking on pistachios has proved to have a positive impact on improving cardiovascular health by significantly reducing inflammation in the body, a prominent cardiovascular disease risk ...

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created Apr 23, 2008 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (12) | comments 0

A daily dose of pistachios offers potential heart health benefits

Adding to a growing body of evidence, new research shows that a daily dose of pistachios may offer protective benefits against cardiovascular disease, according to a study published in the Volume 26, Number 2 issue of the ...

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created Jun 11, 2007 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (10) | comments 0

Pistachios lower cholesterol, provide antioxidants

A handful of pistachios may lower cholesterol and provide the antioxidants usually found in leafy green vegetables and brightly colored fruit, according to a team of researchers.

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created Apr 30, 2007 | popularity 3.9 / 5 (11) | comments 0


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