About this Research Topic
Tree nuts are nutrients-dense foods rich in dietary fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and health promoting compounds. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and whole grains. Even though nuts are typically associated with high calorie intake, several clinical trials have not reported weight gain following consumption of nuts. Furthermore, tree nuts are generally regarded as healthy snacks rich in protein, vitamins, and essential minerals (manganese, magnesium, copper, and phosphorus) and phytosterols.
Several studies claim that tree nuts positively affect cardiovascular health by means of decreasing cholesterol levels and triglycerides and fasting blood glucose. Although tree nuts promise several health benefits, nut allergies are common and recent studies have shown that prevalence of those allergies have increased more and more over the years.
This Research Topic aims to showcase the latest developments in the form of original research and review articles, relating to the following themes:
• Health benefits of nuts
• Nutrients and bioactives in Nuts
• Emerging research trends and novel health effects
• Production of novel nut products
• Food safety issues related to nut production (include mycotoxins)
• Consumer study and sensory analysis on nuts
• Valuing non-domesticated nuts as a component of local diets
Several studies claim that tree nuts positively affect cardiovascular health by means of decreasing cholesterol levels and triglycerides and fasting blood glucose. Although tree nuts promise several health benefits, nut allergies are common and recent studies have shown that prevalence of those allergies have increased more and more over the years.
This Research Topic aims to showcase the latest developments in the form of original research and review articles, relating to the following themes:
• Health benefits of nuts
• Nutrients and bioactives in Nuts
• Emerging research trends and novel health effects
• Production of novel nut products
• Food safety issues related to nut production (include mycotoxins)
• Consumer study and sensory analysis on nuts
• Valuing non-domesticated nuts as a component of local diets
Keywords: tree nut, nuts, nut health, human health, almonds, walnut, hazelnut, brazil nut, macadamia nut, pecan, dietary nuts, food nuts, edible nuts, nut bioactives, cashew, cashew nut, tiger nut, indigenous nuts, pistachio
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