As proud Australians, we have a soft spot for macadamias! This tasty nut originated in our east coast rainforests more than 60 million years ago. What’s more, Australia is a leading global producer of macadamias, and Australians consume more per capita than anywhere else in the world. A healthy handful (or a 30g serve) is … Continue reading Macadamias
Like all nuts, pecans are packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals beneficial to health. Regularly eating nuts has been shown to contribute to heart health, reduce overall mortality and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, assist with weight management, reduce the risk of cancer, improve sperm quality, reduce depression and overall promote good … Continue reading Pecans
Like all nuts, pine nuts are packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals beneficial to health. Regularly eating nuts has been shown to contribute to heart health, reduce overall mortality and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, assist with weight management, reduce the risk of cancer, improve sperm quality, reduce depression and overall promote … Continue reading Pine nuts
Like all nuts, pistachios are packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals beneficial to health. Regularly eating nuts has been shown to contribute to heart health, reduce overall mortality and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, assist with weight management, reduce the risk of cancer, improve sperm quality, reduce depression and overall, promote good … Continue reading Pistachios
Like all tree nuts, walnuts are packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals beneficial to health. Regularly eating nuts has been shown to contribute to heart health, reduce overall mortality and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, assist with weight management, reduce the risk of cancer, improve sperm quality, reduce depression and overall promote … Continue reading Walnuts
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.
Yes, all nuts (with the exception of chestnuts) are ‘fatty’. They contain around 50-75 per cent fat (1). But according to the Heart Foundation, the type of fat you eat is more important than the total amount (2). The fat in nuts is mainly the healthy type (mono- and poly-unsaturated fats) which is crucial for … Continue reading Are nuts fatty?
Nuts are considered an energy-dense (and a nutrient-dense!) food. So how many kilojoules do they contain? And is the energy-density of nuts a problem? What is energy density? Energy density is the amount of energy (or kilojoules) in a specific weight of food. Energy-dense foods are high in kilojoules, compared to low energy-dense foods. Energy … Continue reading Are nuts energy dense?
Nuts naturally contain a small amount of sugar. Whilst not regarded as an inherently ‘sugary food’, nuts naturally contain some sugar (around 2-6g/100g, depending on the nut type) in the form of sucrose. Pistachios contain the most sugar (5.9g/100g) and Brazil nuts the least (2.1g/100g). As a comparison, apples have around 11g sugar/100g, and carrots … Continue reading Do nuts contain sugar?
Plain, raw and roasted nuts do not contain gluten. These can safely be enjoyed by people living with coeliac disease, or with gluten intolerance. When it comes to flavoured nuts, always check the ingredients list for any gluten-containing add-ins, such as thickeners or maltodextrins. Nut meals, such as almond, hazelnut and chestnut meals, are a … Continue reading Do nuts contain gluten?
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