13-7-2011 The efficacy of almonds, pistachios, and a mixture of both, on some risk factors of cardiovascular disease
The efficacy of almonds, pistachios, and a mixture of both, on some risk factors of cardiovascular disease
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Conclusions: The incorporation of nuts into the diet of heart disease patients markedly improved lipid profile and anthropometric measurements
The efficacy of almonds, pistachios, and a mixture of both, on some risk factors of cardiovascular disease
Khogali, Fathia A M. (1)
Babtean, Abrar M. (2)
Bayahya, Samah H. (2)
Hakeem, Sara H. (2)
Dahlawi, Banan N. (2)
Alharbi, Abrar A. (2)
(1) M.Sc., Ph.D, Clinical Nutrition, University of Umm Al qura
Department of Clinical Nutrition, University of Umm Al-qura, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
(2) Internship, Clinical Nutrition, University of Umm Al-qura (Clinical dietitian in Makkah hospitals)
Department of Clinical Nutrition, University of Umm Al-qura, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Correspondence:
Fathia A.M.Khogali,
Mobile No 9660554515358
Email: fathia_khogali@hotmail.com
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Abstract Background: Consumption of nuts may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease by reducing lipid profile, and high weight and glucose levels. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of some nuts, on metabolic parameters of cardiovascular disease. Material and Methods: In a completely randomized design, 46 patients (45.65% male, 54.35% female) with mean age of 46.50 10.67 were recruited from Al -Noor Hospital and private clinics. Subjects were assigned randomly into 3 groups to receive the experimental diet 60 g/d of; almonds, pistachios or a mixture of both for 12 weeks. |