Health Field: General health

Health Field: General health

Episode 42 – Fatty liver disease: What’s the latest?

April 2024. Listen here: And available everywhere you listen to podcasts: https://pod.link/thehealthyhandful About this episode The prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is increasing across the globe. Here in Australia, it affects two in five adults. NAFLD is fast becoming a significant public health concern in western countries, including Australia, particularly as it’s also … Continue reading Episode 42 – Fatty liver disease: What’s the latest?

Brazil nuts

Like all nuts, Brazil 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 Brazil nuts

Chestnuts

Chestnuts are quite different from other nuts, both nutritionally and culinarily. Nutritionally, they are closer to whole grains. And taste-wise, chestnuts have a sweet nutty taste, but a texture more like a baked potato. Chestnuts have a unique nutritional make-up. They are lower in fat and have a higher water content than other nuts. Chestnuts … Continue reading Chestnuts

Episode 41 – Perimenopause and menopause: Can nutrition (and nuts) help?

March 2024. Listen here: And available everywhere you listen to podcasts: https://pod.link/thehealthyhandful About this episode Perimenopause, menopause, post-menopause . . . terms synonymous with being female. And with this, comes a host of transitions and changes that are inevitable. What are the best foods, nutrients, and exercise routines, to help prepare women entering this life … Continue reading Episode 41 – Perimenopause and menopause: Can nutrition (and nuts) help?

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

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