The body of evidence about nuts and health continues to grow. These local and international research papers, recently published, corroborate decades of research about the importance of a regular handful of nuts in a healthy diet. Nut consumption and the risk of hypertension: A systematic review and dose response meta-analysis of prospective studies. (Metoudi et … Continue reading New research: August 2026
Short answer: Yes. Eating a handful of nuts a day has been linked with a significantly lower risk of high blood pressure, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis. This may be due to several factors, including the L-arginine and dietary fibre content of nuts, their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and their role in … Continue reading Can eating a handful of nuts a day reduce the risk of high blood pressure?
When we think about brain food, we tend to picture fish, blueberries or maybe a strong coffee. But new research suggests one of the smartest things you can add to your day might already be sitting in your pantry: a handful of nuts. A recent study published in the journal Nutrients followed more than 17,000 … Continue reading Why a daily dose of nuts might be your smartest snack
They are a supermarket staple, an easy grab and go snack, but did you know that a humble handful of nuts is also a powerhouse of health? Research has uncovered a range of health benefits of eating nuts, from a healthier heart, brain and gut, to supporting weight management (yes, it’s true!). Despite this, Australians … Continue reading Five incredible health benefits of nuts
The body of evidence about nuts and health continues to grow. These local and international research papers, recently published, corroborate decades of research about the importance of a regular handful of nuts in a healthy diet. A conceptual framework integrating mechanisms linking nut consumption and energy balance. (Cassettari et al, 2026).This review examines the key … Continue reading New research: July 2026
People who regularly eat nuts tend to weigh less than people who don’t – and Australian researchers have examined two decades of research to explain why (1). Published in Frontiers in Nutrition, the review connects the dots for the first time between multiple mechanisms that underpin why regular nut consumption does not typically lead to … Continue reading New Australian research explains why eating nuts doesn’t lead to weight gain
Eating as little as one nut a day has been linked to a significantly lower risk of developing dementia, according to new research (1). The international study, published in Nutrients, analysed the diets of more than 17,000 adults, aged 45 and older for up to 18 years, and found even a small daily serve of … Continue reading New study: This healthy snack could cut dementia risk by almost a quarter
The body of evidence about nuts and health continues to grow. These local and international research papers, recently published, corroborate decades of research about the importance of a regular handful of nuts in a healthy diet. Nut consumption and long-term risk of all-cause dementia: Preliminary findings from three prospective cohort studies. (Zhao et al, 2026).This … Continue reading New research: June 2026
Winter has a way of drawing us back to comforting meals and slower moments around the table. It’s the season for warm, nourishing dishes that fill the kitchen with rich aromas – the kind of food best enjoyed as the nights grow longer and the air turns chilly. And at the heart of it all? … Continue reading Warming winter recipes with nuts
The body of evidence about nuts and health continues to grow. These local and international research papers, recently published, corroborate decades of research about the importance of a regular handful of nuts in a healthy diet. Effects of the Brazilian Cardioprotective Diet and mixed nuts on adipokines in post myocardial infarction: A randomized clinical trial. … Continue reading New research: May 2026
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