August 2026. Listen here: And available everywhere you listen to podcasts, via Podlink: https://pod.link/thehealthyhandful About this episode In this episode of The Healthy Handful, host Belinda Neville speaks with nutrition researcher Dr Stephanie Nishi about the latest evidence on nuts and cardiovascular health, including findings from a recent systematic review and meta-analysis examining the effects … Continue reading Episode 61 – The lipid lowering effects of nuts

July 2026. Listen here: And available everywhere you listen to podcasts, via Podlink: https://pod.link/thehealthyhandful About this episode Dementia is one of Australia’s greatest health challenges, with a profound impact not only on those living with the condition, but also on families, carers and the broader healthcare system. While age remains the greatest risk factor, growing … Continue reading Episode 60 – Food for thought: Eating for brain health

June 2026. Listen here: And available everywhere you listen to podcasts, via Podlink: https://pod.link/thehealthyhandful About this episode The Health Star Rating (HSR) system is a valuable front-of-pack nutrition labelling tool designed to help consumers compare packaged foods and make healthier choices. But how accurately does the HSR reflect the healthfulness of core foods? And how … Continue reading Improving the HSR for nuts [re-release]

May 2026. Listen here: And available everywhere you listen to podcasts, via Podlink: https://pod.link/thehealthyhandful About this episode As Australia marks Food Allergy Week (25-31 May 2026), we’re revisiting this important episode exploring research around nut allergy prevention and management. Australia continues to have one of the highest rates of food allergy in the world, with … Continue reading Allergy prevention and management [re-release]

January 2026. Listen here: And available everywhere you listen to podcasts: https://pod.link/thehealthyhandful About this episode Nutrition is a fundamental pillar of performance, influencing everything from fuelling and hydration to recovery, injury prevention, sleep, and mental focus. In this episode, originally recorded in 2022, Accredited Sports Dietitian Emilie Burgess explores the key nutrition principles that support … Continue reading Nuts and fitness [re-release]