Tag: Nuts

  • Nation & World

    Another study links omega-3s and health

    Alpha-linolenic acid — an omega-3 fatty acid found in many nuts, seeds, and oils — showed the strongest link to slowing the progression and premature death of people living with ALS.

    3 minutes
    Artist's conception of Omega-3 links.
  • Nation & World

    The ‘right’ diet

    Professor Emily Balskus and her team have identified an entirely new class of enzymes that degrade chemicals essential for neurological health, but also help digest foods like nuts, berries, and tea, releasing nutrients that may impact human health.

    4 minutes
    Spoon with pomogranate seeds.
  • Nation & World

    Pinpointing the higher cost of a healthy diet

    The healthiest diets cost about $1.50 more per day than the least healthy diets, according to new research from Harvard School of Public Health. The finding is based on the most comprehensive examination to date comparing prices of healthy foods and diet patterns against less healthy ones.

    3 minutes
  • Nation & World

    Nut consumption reduces risk of death

    In the largest study of its kind, people who ate a daily handful of nuts were found to be 20 percent less likely to die from any cause over a 30-year period than those who didn’t consume nuts, say Harvard researchers.

    4 minutes
  • Nation & World

    Red meat raises red flags

    A new study by Harvard School of Public Health researchers has found that red meat consumption is associated with an increased risk of total, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality.

    3 minutes
  • Nation & World

    Harvard serves up its own ‘Plate’

    The Healthy Eating Plate, a visual guide that provides a blueprint for eating a healthy meal, was unveiled today by Harvard nutrition experts.

    5 minutes