Omega-3 fatty acids, found in marine and plant-based foods, have long been studied in the nutrition world, but emerging science is examining the unique benefits of the three types of omega-3s. A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, indicates that both plant and marine-based sources of omega-3s are…

While nutrition experts know that eating the right kinds of dietary fat is key to a healthier lifestyle, some consumers still fear fats when trying to lose weight. Helping your clients understand how fat fits into their diet may help them achieve their weight loss goals while also improving other…

A study led by Dr. Michael C. Falk of the Life Sciences Research Organization and published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, uncovered some interesting results regarding the positive effects of consuming tree nuts. The results support a growing body of research on tree nuts’ beneficial role relating to…

A study from Spain published in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that a Mediterranean diet supplemented with olive oil or mixed nuts (primarily walnuts) may counter age-related decline in cognitive function. Combined with evidence from previous studies,1 the results suggest that the plant-forward, antioxidant-rich Mediterranean diet may…

An animal study from the Harvard Medical School indicates that a diet with walnuts may slow colorectal tumor growth by causing beneficial changes in cancer genes. “Our research demonstrates that a walnut diet causes significant changes in the expression profile of miRNAs in localized colorectal cancer tissue, and that a…

The American Diabetes Association supports the position that there is no one diet for diabetes. Given that the risks for heart disease are elevated with diabetes, a heart healthy style of eating is encouraged. Knowing that being overweight can cause insulin resistance (the body’s ability to use insulin), this heart…