Episode 21 – Food and mood

July 2022. About this episode: Just like it can the rest of our body, our lifestyle choices (including sleep, exercise and importantly, our diet) can impact the health of our brains too. Our brains need a diverse range of nutrients, from a diverse diet, to perform at their best. When this happens, it can result … Continue reading Episode 21 – Food and mood

Nuts and brain health

Nuts have been associated with many improvements in brain health, including better cognitive function, learning, memory and mood.  Eating nuts regularly is good for your brain. Nut consumption is linked to better cognitive function, reduced risk of depression, better mood, and enhanced memory, learning and attention capacity. Nuts contain fatty acids, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants … Continue reading Nuts and brain health

Episode 12 – Nuts and cognition

October 2021. About this episode Our latest podcast episode takes a fascinating look at the relationship between nuts and cognition, with guest Dr Sze-Yen Tan. Decades of research supports the role of nuts for chronic disease prevention. But more recently, nuts have been associated with brain health and specifically, cognitive function. We speak with researcher … Continue reading Episode 12 – Nuts and cognition

Nuts and health infographics

The daily habit of a handful of nuts offers some major health benefits! We’d love you to download and share our nuts and health infographics. Please credit all with ‘Image courtesy of Nuts for Life’. Latest infographics Other infographics A Healthy Handful Daily infographics

Top 10 Nut FAQs

We answer your top 10 most frequently asked questions (FAQs) about nuts, and bust some nut myths along the way!  Should you avoid nuts if you’re trying to lose weight? No. Decades of research shows that regularly eating nuts is not linked with weight gain. Eating a handful of nuts (30g) each day can actually … Continue reading Top 10 Nut FAQs

Brain health research

The body of evidence about nuts and brain health continues to grow, with new local and international research papers regularly published. Key studies: systematic literature reviews and meta-analyses Impact of nut consumption on cognition across the lifespan. (Nishi et al, 2023)This narrative review outlines the epidemiological, clinical trial, and mechanistic evidence of the effect of … Continue reading Brain health research

Webinar: Nuts, nutrients and better health

Missed out on our recent webinar? Dr. Elizabeth Neale, University of Wollongong presented the results of a recent re-analysis of the Australian Health Survey (AHS) data exploring the relationship of nut consumption vs. non-nut consumption on nutrient intakes and anthropometric data. Nutrition scientist, Dr. Flavia Fayet-Moore revealed the results of some exciting research about the … Continue reading Webinar: Nuts, nutrients and better health

What makes nuts so healthy?

Health authorities around the world recommend eating more plant foods, including nuts, for good health. Nuts are like nature’s own vitamin supplement – a small package containing a unique combination of at least 28 different essential nutrients. Regularly eating nuts has been shown to contribute to heart health, reduce overall mortality and the risk of … Continue reading What makes nuts so healthy?

Nuts – A summary of their health effects

The health benefits of nuts have been established from decades of research. Evidence consistently shows that regular nut consumption is associated with good health. Being nutrient powerhouses packed with essential nutrients and bioactive substances, it’s no wonder that nuts are emerging as one of the most relevant foods for optimal health.

Nuts and PREDIMED

The acronym PREDIMED stands for PREvención con DIeta MEDiterránea (Prevention with Mediterranean Diet). PREDIMED was a long-term clinical trial undertaken by 16 research groups in seven communities in Spain over 2003-2011, to examine the effects of the Mediterranean diet on the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in nearly 7400 subjects at high risk of … Continue reading Nuts and PREDIMED

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