Episode 40 – The power of plant proteins

February 2024. Listen here: And available everywhere you listen to podcasts: https://pod.link/thehealthyhandful About this episode Plant proteins, plant-based, plant-forward – these eating patterns have increased in popularity and have received lots of attention over the last few years. But today, we’re not talking about meat analogues or alternatives that are made to look like or … Continue reading Episode 40 – The power of plant proteins

Episode 39 – Food trends

January 2024. Listen here: And available everywhere you listen to podcasts: https://pod.link/thehealthyhandful About this episode The last three years have seen massive disruptions – from the global pandemic and climate crisis, to slowing economies – which have affected many aspects of human life, and are impacting consumer needs. So, what does this mean for food? … Continue reading Episode 39 – Food trends

Episode 38 – Best of 2023

December 2023. Listen here: And available everywhere you listen to podcasts: https://pod.link/thehealthyhandful About this episode In this episode, the ‘Best of 2023’, we wrap up the year by reflecting on the highlights. Our dietitians share the most interesting things we learnt in 2023, on a topic close to our hearts: nuts and health! The Healthy … Continue reading Episode 38 – Best of 2023

Nuts and diabetes

Around 1.9 million Australians are living with diabetes. So, how can nuts help? We sum up the latest evidence. In a nutshell, research suggests that nuts, within a healthy and varied diet, have a potential role in preventing type 2 diabetes, managing existing diabetes, and preventing or reducing the progression of diabetes-related complications. What the … Continue reading Nuts and diabetes

Episode 35 – The power of healthy dietary patterns

September 2023. Listen here: And available everywhere you listen to podcasts: https://pod.link/thehealthyhandful About this episode Historically, nutrition science focused on individual nutrients, and how falling short of these could lead to certain diseases or health conditions. Decades on, in many higher-income countries, like Australia, nutrient deficiencies are no longer the norm. Instead, we’re much more … Continue reading Episode 35 – The power of healthy dietary patterns

A daily handful of nuts could save public health $980 million every year

A first-of-its-kind report has found greater nut consumption could deliver major health care cost savings, particularly for one of Australia’s deadliest conditions – cardiovascular disease. In just one year, at least $980 million could be saved in health care expenditure, if every Australian were to eat a 30g handful of nuts daily (1). As part … Continue reading A daily handful of nuts could save public health $980 million every year

Elevating nuts in dietary guidance

Plant protein, from foods like nuts, uniquely benefits human and planetary health. Yet, most Australians fall short of the daily target of these foods. Only 2% of Australians eat 30g of nuts a day, with the mean intake just 4.6g. The ever-strengthening body of evidence shows nuts are a key food within healthy dietary patterns, with … Continue reading Elevating nuts in dietary guidance

Why we need to prioritise plant protein

New Australian research has highlighted just how important protein variety is within healthy dietary patterns (1).   It found that, for diets with higher diet quality and lower environmental impact, the likelihood of meeting nutritional needs significantly increased as variety of food choices within the ‘meat and alternatives’ or ‘protein’ food group expanded. But another … Continue reading Why we need to prioritise plant protein

Episode 34 – Busting the biggest nut myths

August 2023. Listen here: And available everywhere you listen to podcasts: https://pod.link/thehealthyhandful About this episode Do nuts cause weight gain and should you avoid them if you’re managing your weight? Should nuts be activated to better access their nutrients? Are nuts a ‘complete’ protein? The Healthy Handful podcast host, Belinda Neville, speaks with colleague and … Continue reading Episode 34 – Busting the biggest nut myths

Episode 33 – What’s the best plant-based milk?

July 2023. Listen here: And available everywhere you listen to podcasts: https://pod.link/thehealthyhandful About this episode Gone are the days when the only options for your café latte were ‘full-cream’ or ‘skim’! Plant-based milks, including nut milks, have taken grocery stores and cafes by storm in recent years, as a popular alternative to dairy milk, making … Continue reading Episode 33 – What’s the best plant-based milk?

Follow Us

Join the NutENews mailing list

For up to date information & the latest research articles