Pistachios may lower vascular response to stress in type 2 diabetes

Among people with type 2 diabetes, eating pistachios may reduce the body’s response to the stresses of everyday life, according researchers. “In adults with diabetes, two servings of pistachios per day lowered vascular constriction during stress and improved neural control of the heart,” said the lead investigator.

Enriching feeding tube nutrition with immune-modulating nutrients does not reduce risk of infection among ICU patients

Among mechanically ventilated intensive care unit (ICU) patients, receipt of high-protein nutrition via a feeding tube enriched with immune-modulating nutrients (such as glutamine, omega-3 fatty…

Eating more dietary pulses can increase fullness, may help manage weight

Eating about one serving a day of beans, peas, chickpeas or lentils can increase fullness, which may lead to better weight management and weight loss, a new study has found. Pulses have a low glycemic index (meaning that they are foods that break down slowly) and can be used to reduce or displace animal protein as well as “bad” fats such as trans fat in a dish or meal.

For a healthy brain, eat baked or broiled fish every week

A new study suggests that weekly consumption of broiled or baked – not fried – fish is good for the brain, regardless of how much omega-3 fatty acid it contains.

Neurons regulate metabolism in response to a high-fat diet

The brain plays a central role in regulating appetite and whole-body metabolism.

Neurons regulate metabolism in response to a high-fat diet

The brain plays a central role in regulating appetite and whole-body metabolism.