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Snacking On Nuts 'Could Cut Risk Of Early Death'
Experts say the research findings are "remarkable" but the news is not so good for lovers of peanut butter.02:08, UK, Thursday 11 June 2015The reduction in mortality was strongest for respiratory diseaseShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on Google+Share on WhatsappShare by emailSnacking on half a handful of nuts every day could reduce the chances of dying from diabetes, cancer and heart disease."">Researchers in the Netherlands discovered the health benefits for people who ate around 10g of nuts or peanuts per day.But it was bad news for lovers of peanut butter - as scientists said salt and trans fatty acids contained in the spread could inhibit the protective effects of peanuts.Epidemiologist Professor Piet van den Brandt, who led the study at Maastricht University, said the findings were "remarkable"."A higher intake was not associated with further reduction in mortality risk," he added.Play video "Could Allergy Risk Be Reduced?"Video: Could Allergy Risk Be Reduced?"This was also supported by a meta-analysis of previously published studies together with the Netherlands Cohort Study, in which cancer and respiratory mortality showed this same dose-response pattern."Researchers said peanuts and tree nuts both contain various vitamins, fibre, antioxidants and compounds that could possibly contribute to the lower death rates.The reduction in mortality was strongest for respiratory disease, neurodegenerative disease, and diabetes, followed by cancer and cardiovascular diseases in both men and women.The research was carried out in conjunction with the Netherlands Cohort Study, which started in 1986.The nut-eating habits of more than 120,000 Dutch men and women between the ages of 55 and 69 were recorded.It was discovered that regular nut-eaters tended to be younger, more highly educated, to drink more alcohol, eat more fruit and vegetables, more likely to take supplements and to be less hypertensive.Women who ate nuts were also often leaner, had never smoked and were less likely to report diabetes.The study is published in the International Journal of Epidemiology.
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Bollywood Star Aarthi Agarwal Dies After LipoGoonies Actress Mary Ellen Trainor DiesCountry Singer Dies 'From Gas Poisoning'Recommended by OutbrainBy posting a comment you are agreeing to abide by our Terms & Conditions. See our House Rules and FAQs.12 commentsSign in24 Post comment as...Newest | OldestMarvin4214 hours agoBuy Monkey nuts you don't pay VAT on top as you have to break the nut cases yourself sure creates mess but they are nice more so the roasted ones.LikeReplyfoghornleghorn2a19 hours agoThis would be fine if most peanuts bought from supermarkets, etc, weren't as heavily salted as they are. And also, watch the price of peanuts rocket now it has 'superfood' status.LikeReplyLeeThompsonefc19 hours agoMy missus is going to live forever if this is true ;-)LikeReplyelectric sheep19 hours agoAs much as I love the idea that eating 10g of nuts will prolong my life, I think the list of the other factors associated with the nut eaters, they are young, educated, eating fruit, vegetables, supplements and are less stressed probably play more than just a passing role in the results. As is usual in these types of stories, they mix up causation and association. Be interesting to see if the same results are found with a target group of overweight pub drinkers consuming four pints a night with a packet of peanuts.LikeReplyvivaden19 hours agoNuts eh?LikeReplyGj7320 hours agoI've always enjoyed eating nuts, hence why I eat them.In years previous I've heard & read so many "good for you" "bad for you" reports that in the end negate themselves, I just eat well, what I like, I let my body do the rest.I drink (sensibly) smoke, eat a very balanced diet, am active in what I do, walk alot, what happens, happens.LikeReplyDecorum20 hours agoPeanut butter is fine if you buy the BIO type from a health shop, where the contentslabel says "Peanuts only". This means no sugar added and no hydrogenated oils, which are additives of the cheaper varieties sold in supermarkets. It always helps to read labels!LikeReplymirror-man20 hours agoIf you are allergic to nuts and follow their advice you will have big problems and it could lead to death.1LikeReplyBuford T Justice21 hours agoLOLLikeReplyPhil Bailey21 hours agoI am not questioning the research but I found out something quite disturbing the other day. I like to watch "How it's made" on Sky every now and again, they featured peanut butter the other day. I was shocked to find that they use hydrogenated fats as a stabiliser. I had some in the house and looked on the jar. It doesn't say hydrogenated fat on it, because they are so bad and have such a bad reputation.The preservative E471 was mentioned when I checked it was hydrogenated fats. Hydrogenated fats are so bad because they don't occur in nature, they are ordinary fats that have been chemically altered. The body doesn't know what to do with them. Anyway I have binned my jar.1LikeReplyG Briggs22 hours agothere was a time not long ago that food allergies weren't that common - why are they all of a sudden?telling pregnant mothers "don't eat this, don't eat that" has a lot to do with it.If a developing foetus is exposed to all the different types of "allergy makers" it can get used to them in the womb, as it's developing!But, as for the story - it explains a lot. I snack on various nuts (not salted or coated with anything mind!) And I have no sign of any heart problems or diabetes.LikeReplyoldhamer1 day agosick to death od the daily doom from so called experts. peanut butter companies should now sue these so called experts I mean scare mongers1LikeReply
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