Nut Butter Nutritional Information

Journal of the American Medical Association.
The results are based on an analysis of 83,818 women who took part in the Nurse's Health Study

Nuts lower diabetes risk, not fattening
Thursday, 28 November 2002
Nuts can dramatically reduce your risks of developing type 2 diabetes

Eating nuts substantially lowers the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and does not lead to weight gain, a large-scale American study of women has found - a result that is likely to also apply to men.
Eating five servings of 30 grams a week reduces a woman's risk of developing type 2 diabetes by almost a third, the research by Dr Rui Jiang from the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston has found. The research appears in this week's Journal of the American Medical Association.
The results are based on an analysis of 83,818 women who took part in the Nurse's Health Study, one of the largest investigations into risk factors for major chronic diseases in women. Participants were a sub-group of the original 121,700 who had no history of diabetes, cardiovascular disease or cancer. They were tracked for 16 years.
"We were not really surprised by our findings," said Jiang. "Nuts contain lots of fat, but most fats in nuts are mono and polyunsaturated fats, which are good for insulin sensitivity and serum cholesterol. Nuts are also rich in antioxidant vitamins, minerals, plant protein and dietary fibre."

The researchers define a serving of nuts as 1 ounce, or 28 grams. Eating five servings a week reduces the risk by 27 per cent. Even eating a serving of nuts less than once a week reduces the relative risk by eight per cent, they said. Consuming between one and four serves a week results in a reduction of 16 per cent.

Nutritional Studies We are always excited about the overwhelming goodness of our products. It seems every day another positive claim pops up from reputable medical studies, nutritionists' findings and doctors' reports about the benefits of eating nuts. The following are just some of the articles we've come across that reinforce that goodness.
From the Chicago Tribune Sept. 10, 2006 Some brain food about fatty acids One of the biggest reasons our fatty acids are out of whack is the proliferation of fast food. What are "fatty acids" and why should you care?? They are part of cell memebranes and play a role in brain and retina development, balanced mood, immunity, regulation of pain and inflamation, proper circulation, kidney function, nerve transmission, and skin, nail, and hair health. Omega-3s (the "good" fatty acids") are a family of polyunsaturated fatty acids that originate in plant leaves.The best food sources of omega-3s are oily fish (salmon, sardines, herring and tuna), ground flaxseeds, dark green leafy vegetables, and WALNUTS. Our Futters Nut Butters products include both All Natural and Certified Organic Walnut Butter. In addition, we sell Walnuts by the bag. This is a great tasting way to make these important Omega-3 fatty acids a part of your diet. From the Chicago Tribune July 23, 2003 Veggie diet found equal to statins A strict vegetarian diet can reduce high cholesterol levels about as effectively as cholesterol fighting drugs called statins, Canadian researchers said Tuesday. The diet including vegetables, fruits, almonds, vegetable oils, oats, barley and psyllium, was credited with reducing "bad" cholesterol levels 29 percent over four weeks in a group of 16 subjects. Another group of study participants who took a daily dose of 20 milligrams of the drug lovastatin lowered their cholesterol levels a comparable 31 percent over four weeks. The findings suggested that patients with high cholesterol try a dietary approach for 6 to 12 weeks before turning to cholesterol-lowering drugs, Dr. James Anderson of the University of Kentucky in Lexington wrote in an editorial accompanying the study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Journal of the American Medical Association. The results are based on an analysis of 83,818 women who took part in the Nurse's Health Study Nuts lower diabetes risk, not fattening Thursday, 28 November 2002 Nuts can dramatically reduce your risks of developing type 2 diabetes Eating nuts substantially lowers the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and does not lead to weight gain, a large-scale American study of women has found - a result that is likely to also apply to men. Eating five servings of 30 grams a week reduces a woman's risk of developing type 2 diabetes by almost a third, the research by Dr Rui Jiang from the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston has found. The research appears in this week's Journal of the American Medical Association. The results are based on an analysis of 83,818 women who took part in the Nurse's Health Study, one of the largest investigations into risk factors for major chronic diseases in women. Participants were a sub-group of the original 121,700 who had no history of diabetes, cardiovascular disease or cancer. They were tracked for 16 years. "We were not really surprised by our findings," said Jiang. "Nuts contain lots of fat, but most fats in nuts are mono and polyunsaturated fats, which are good for insulin sensitivity and serum cholesterol. Nuts are also rich in antioxidant vitamins, minerals, plant protein and dietary fibre." The researchers define a serving of nuts as 1 ounce, or 28 grams. Eating five servings a week reduces the risk by 27 per cent. Even eating a serving of nuts less than once a week reduces the relative risk by eight per cent, they said. Consuming between one and four serves a week results in a reduction of 16 per cent.	Nutty But Nice According to recent research, eating nuts five or more times a week can lower your risk of developing diabetes by nearly 30 percent. Eating peanuts (a legume, not a nut) or peanut butter can lower risk by 20 percent. For years we worried about high-fat, high-calorie nuts and peanuts. But this research shows that their fat may be the good fats (mono- and polyunsaturated) that help prevent diabetes. TopHealth, Dr. Zorba Paster
	Macadamia Nut Health Facts * Macadamia nuts are high in monounsaturated fatty acid ("good" fat), which can help reduce overall cholesterol levels. Eighty percent of fat in macadamia oil is monounsaturated - six percentage points higher than olive oil, which checks in at 74 percent.Macadamias contain flavenoids (a phytochemical) and tocopherols (vitamin E), which are potent antioxidants and can help protect against cancer and heart disease. The macadamia nut is one of the few foods that contain palmitoleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid. In a recent study, indicators suggest the palmitoleic acid may actually aid in fat metabolism, possibly reducing stored body fat.




Our nut butters are high in protein, nutrients, and unsaturated fats, low in saturated fats, low in net carbs, and, of course, no cholesterol, trans fatty acids, gluten or dairy. The nutrients, which are important for a healthy life, include soluble fiber, multiple antioxidants such as vitamin E, copper, potassium, B vitamins, and many more. For those of us watching our weight, our nut butters may be able to help achieve and sustain weight loss goals. By creating a longer lasting sense of "fullness", we consume fewer calories by reducing high calorie snack cravings. We will have more information on special diets not linked above, ie.rotation diets soon. If interested, an informative site for fibromyalgia can be accessed at www.myfannews.com and about peanut butter allergies and a possible cure at http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/5329572.stm