Pistachios

New Research Unveils That Pistachios May Lower Risk of Type 2 Diabetes by Improving Blood Sugar Levels

University of Toronto Presents Compelling Findings at Experimental Biology Conference in New Orleans , LA FRESNO, Calif., April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Toronto is unveiling new study findings at the Experimental Biology Conference in New Orleans on Sunday, Apri...

Pistachio Growers and Processors Announce New Web Site to Inform Consumers, Retailers of Pistachio Brands Not Containing Pistachios From Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc.

Pistachiorecall.org lists brands that do not contain pistachios from Setton FRESNO, Calif., April 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Pistachio growers and processors today announced a new Web site - www.pistachiorecall.org - that lists specific pistachio products and brands that do not contain pistachios ...

Trust for America's Health on the Recall of Certain Pistachios and the U.S. Food Safety System

WASHINGTON , March 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from Jeff Levi, PhD, Executive Director of Trust for America's Health (TFAH): Today's recall of pistachios is the latest reminder of how vulnerable our food safety system is. Our current food safety system is not ...

FDA Investigating Salmonella-Tainted Pistachios

Recall said to involve 1 million pounds of nuts sold in at least 31 states MONDAY, March 30 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. Food and Drug Administration officials said Monday night that the agency is investigating a salmonella contamination that could involve 1 million pounds of pistachios th...

Kroger Recalls Shelled Pistachios Due to Possible Health Risk

CINCINNATI, March 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR ) said today it is recalling Private Selection(R) Shelled Pistachios sold in its family of retail stores because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. Stores under the following names in the 31 states where ...

MultiVu Video Feed: NEW RESEARCH PUBLISHED IN THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION FINDS PISTACHIOS IMPROVE RISK FACTORS FOR HEART DISEASE

**September is National Cholesterol Awareness Month** Looking for a heart-healthy snack nut? Pistachios may be just what the cardiologist ordered. According to a new groundbreaking study published in the September issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers from Penn Sta...

Eating Pistachios Helps Reduce Cardiovascular Risk

- New Penn State University Research Published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition Finds Pistachios Improve Risk Factors for Heart Disease - LOS ANGELES, Sept. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Looking for a heart-healthy snack nut? Pistachios may be just what the ...

Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc. Expands Voluntary Recall of Pistachios

TERRA BELLA, Calif., April 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc. today announced that it is expanding its voluntarily recall of pistachios to include all roasted shelled pistachios and roasted in-shell pistachios from its 2008 crop due to potential contamination with the Salmone...

Paramount Farms Establishes Scientific Advisory Board to Advance Understanding of the Health Benefits of Pistachios

LOS ANGELES, June 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Farms, a leading grower and supplier of pistachios, today announced the selection of its Pistachio Health Scientific Advisory Board. Members of the Pistachio Health Scientific Advisory Board were selected for their expertise and industry leadershi...

A Handful of Pistachios a Day Helps to Keep Your Heart Healthy

When it comes to keeping your heart healthy and ticking like a well-oiled machine, all you have to do is eat a handful of pistachios every day. The finding is based on a new research conducted by James N. Cooper M.D., of George Mason University and Michael J. Sheridan, Sc.D., of Inova Fair...

Pistachios in Medical Technology

Pistachios Offer Protective Benefits Against Heart Disease, Type II Diabetes and Obesity

...ls Cardiovascular and Glycemic Control Benefits of pistachios NEW ORLEANS, April 22 /PRNewswire/ -- pistachios are much more than a great-tasting snack. The lit...jor health benefits from eating pistachios. pistachios - The "Skinny" Nut Several studies have previou...

Pistachios in Biological News

Researchers study how pistachios may improve heart health

Going green may be heart healthy if the green you choose is pistachio nuts, according to researchers at Penn State who conducted the first study to investigate the way pistachios lower cholesterol. "We investigated mechanisms of action to explain the cholesterol-lowering effects of the pistach...

Nutrition research unveiled this week shows pistachios are smart for the heart

FRESNO, Ca. April 8, 2008 More good news for pistachio fans! According to new data unveiled this week at the Experimental Biology Conference in San Diego, snacking on pistachios has proved once again to have a positive impact on improving cardiovascular health by significantly reducing inflammat...

Warming climate threatens California fruit and nut production

... be fulfilled every winter. Insufficient winter chill plays havoc with flowering time, which is particularly critical for trees such as walnuts and pistachios that depend on male and female flowering occurring at the same time to ensure pollination and a normal yield. Planning for a warmer future Fruit...

Getting to the root of science in a nutty way

...culture. Lombardini, a Texas AgriLife Research horticultural scientist, will focus on pecans while researchers at other universities focus on almonds, pistachios and walnuts. The overall goal is to discover ways to produce a higher quality, more nutritious nut in the most efficient, sustainable way. "There ...

Pistachios lower cholesterol, provide antioxidants

... A handful of pistachios may lower cholesterol and provide the antioxidants...ntrolled feeding experiment to test the effects of pistachios added to a heart healthy moderate-fat diet on card...eral use. The diets included a Step I Diet without pistachios which had 25 percent total fat and 8 percent satur...