Tree nuts are grown all over the world, and most types are grown here in Australia. Tree nuts have been commercially grown in Australia for more than 100 years, with productivity increasing. The only nuts that aren’t grown at all in Australia are Brazil nuts, as they need the rainforests of the Amazon to grow. … Continue reading Where are nuts grown?

It’s no secret that a healthy, diverse plant-based diet can support a healthy immune system. And now, research is emerging on how this may impact COVID-19 (1,11). A new paper, in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, highlights some recent studies in this area: A large survey, of more than 592,000 UK- and US-based adults, … Continue reading Plant-based diets and COVID-19

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?

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