Celebrate Almond Day on 16 February with a healthy handful of this tasty and nutritious nut. In fact, almonds are one of the most nutrient-dense foods around! And did you know that Australia is the second largest producer of almonds in the world? In 2022-23, Australian-based growers produced around 141,000 tonnes of almonds. Around 53% … Continue reading Almond Day

The body of evidence about nuts and health continues to grow. These local and international research papers, published around January 2024, corroborate decades of research about the importance of a regular handful of nuts within a healthy diet. Metabolisable energy from nuts and patterns of nut consumption in the Australian population: A secondary analysis of … Continue reading New research: January

Nothing says ‘love’ like a homemade gift. These delicious ideas make the perfect edible gifts. And, you’re giving the lucky recipient their daily dose of nuts! Roasted nuts, two ways Crunchy spiced nuts and chilli and lime roasted nuts are both simple and oh-so-delicious recipes! Package in a small jar with a handmade card for … Continue reading Edible gifts

The body of evidence about nuts and health continues to grow. These local and international research papers, published around December 2023, corroborate decades of research about the importance of a regular handful of nuts within a healthy diet. Modelling the replacement of red and processed meat with plant-based alternatives and the estimated effect on insulin … Continue reading New research: December

Switching from an unhealthy to a healthy diet in middle age could add a decade to a person’s life, and eating more nuts is one of a few key dietary changes resulting in the biggest gains in life expectancy, according to a new study (1). The study, published in Nature Food, was based on a … Continue reading Add 10 years of life with diet changes

A new study has found regularly swapping red meat with legumes, nuts and seeds, or wholegrains (or a combination of these) may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes in Australian adults (1). It found replacing one serve of red meat (65g of cooked meat) each day with one serve of plant foods (such as … Continue reading New study: Swapping meat for plant protein foods may lower diabetes risk

If ever you needed an excuse to enjoy a healthy handful of cashews, here it is! Held on 23 November each year, Cashew Day celebrates this delicious and nutritious nut. A healthy handful (or a 30g serve) is around 15 cashews. Fast facts about cashews: Cashews provide 17g plant protein per 100g (or 5g in … Continue reading Cashew Day

The body of evidence about nuts and health continues to grow. These local and international research papers, published around November 2023, corroborate decades of research about the importance of a regular handful of nuts within a healthy diet. Red meat intake and risk of type 2 diabetes in a prospective cohort study of United States … Continue reading New research: November

Scientific research has uncovered a whole host of health benefits of eating nuts, including heart and brain health, weight management (yes, it’s true!), and a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes and some types of cancer.   Nuts contain a unique combination of nutrients, including fibre, protein, vitamins, minerals, unsaturated fatty acids and phytochemicals – … Continue reading The health benefits of nuts