Australia’s Dietary Guidelines recommend we ‘enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods’ every day (1). And they’re not alone! Across the globe, improving dietary diversity is widely recognised as a vital part of healthy diets. A varied diet can help meet nutrient needs and reduce the risk of major chronic diseases (like cardiovascular disease, type … Continue reading How to boost dietary diversity
Diet and lifestyle choices go a long way towards managing chronic inflammation. But can the Med Diet fight inflammation? And if so, how? An ‘anti-inflammatory diet’ is widely considered to be an eating pattern that emphasises plant-based foods, such as fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes and whole grains. The Mediterranean Diet (Med Diet) is one … Continue reading Can the Med Diet fight inflammation?
Whether you’re a recreational athlete, weekend warrior, social player or an ultra-endurance athlete, your body needs adequate fuel to perform at its best! It’s no secret that eating a balanced diet – made up of a range of nutritious foods, in the right amounts – fuels exercise training and promotes muscle growth and repair. But … Continue reading Nuts for sport and fitness
Going ‘plant-forward’ is all about prioritising plant-based foods in your everyday diet (1-3). Health experts agree that eating more plants (that’s nuts, fruits, vegetables, seeds, legumes, soy and whole grains) is vital for good health. But how do you best pair such foods for nutritionally-rounded and tasty meals? We’ve broken down the steps to plant-forward … Continue reading Plant-forward pairings
Celebrate all things nuts on Nut Day (22 October). These nutritional powerhouses are essential for good health. Our sharable infographics explain why. Happy #NutDay2021! Save the date Let’s celebrate Happy Nut Day Nuts are essential Nut nutrients We need to eat more nuts Nuts for good health
August 2021. About this episode: The largely plant-based Mediterranean diet is a well-studied dietary pattern. Research tells us that following a Mediterranean dietary pattern (MDP) can significantly reduce the risk of overall mortality, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Despite the convincing evidence for its benefits, it’s not clear whether this dietary pattern is actually … Continue reading Episode 10 – Mediterranean dietary pattern
A new study suggests advice to eat a ‘handful’ of nuts, rather than a ‘30g serving’, could be a better way to get more people eating enough nuts (1). The New Zealand-based researchers found that when using a ‘handful’ to describe a serving of nuts, people were more likely to meet the 30g of nuts … Continue reading Is a ‘handful’ a useful way to guide nut intake recommendations?
Choosing a diet rich in plant-based foods is good for your health, and that of our planet (1). But many myths cloud plant-based eating. We unpack some of the most common myths, to sort fact from fiction! Myth 1: Plant-based diets lack protein A concern for many people seeking to reduce their meat intake and … Continue reading Common myths about plant-based eating
July 2021. About this episode: Our latest podcast discusses sustainability in the almond industry. This episode is the second in our two-part series on nuts and sustainability. We speak with Joseph Ebbage, an expert from one of the largest nut industries in Australia – the Almond Board of Australia. Find out about the Australian Sustainable … Continue reading Episode 9 – Sustainabilty in the almond industry
A diet low in nuts and seeds has a bigger impact on disease burden than a diet low in vegetables, according to data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) (1). The AIHW Burden of Disease data ranked 12 dietary risk factors, based on their impact on disease. Top three dietary risks A … Continue reading Burden of disease: Why we need to eat more nuts, seeds, grains and fruit
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