Healthy dietary patterns, including those that incorporate nuts, benefit gut health. And a healthy gut, in turn, plays a crucial role in overall health. In recent decades, research has explored the relationship between the community of microorganisms in the gastrointestinal system (the gut microbiota) and their influence on digestion, immunity and disease prevention (1). Did … Continue reading Nuts and gut health
February 2025. Listen here: And available everywhere you listen to podcasts: https://pod.link/thehealthyhandful About this episode Nicole Dynan, dietitian and gut health expert, joined us on the podcast for a conversation in 2022. The topic was gut health, and it turned out to be a VERY popular episode! Today, the importance of good nutrition for a healthy … Continue reading Nuts and gut health [re-release]
November 2022. About this episode: In this episode of The Healthy Handful podcast, we speak with dietitian Nicole Dynan, for a deep dive into nuts and gut health. Many factors influence gut health, including age, gender, the environment, antibiotic use and our diets. So, what’s the best diet to ensure our gut remains healthy? And … Continue reading Episode 25 – Nuts and gut health
Looking to add more fibre to your day? You’re not alone! Most Australians fall short of their daily fibre needs. A handful of nuts is a healthy way to boost your fibre intake. But how much fibre do nuts contain and which ones contain the most? Why is fibre important? Dietary fibre is important … Continue reading How much fibre do nuts contain?
The body of evidence about nuts and gut health continues to grow, with new local and international research papers regularly published. Body of evidence The effects of nut intake on gut microbiome composition and gut function in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. (Snelson et al, 2025).This review, of 28 intervention trials, investigated the impact … Continue reading Gut health research
The daily habit of a handful of nuts offers some major health benefits! We’d love you to download and share our nuts and health infographics. Please credit all with ‘Image courtesy of Nuts for Life’. Latest infographics Other infographics A Healthy Handful Daily infographics
We answer your top 10 most frequently asked questions (FAQs) about nuts, and bust some nut myths along the way! Should you avoid nuts if you’re trying to lose weight? No. Decades of research shows that regularly eating nuts is not linked with weight gain. Eating a handful of nuts (30g) each day can actually … Continue reading Top 10 Nut FAQs
Missed out on our recent webinar? Dr. Elizabeth Neale, University of Wollongong presented the results of a recent re-analysis of the Australian Health Survey (AHS) data exploring the relationship of nut consumption vs. non-nut consumption on nutrient intakes and anthropometric data. Nutrition scientist, Dr. Flavia Fayet-Moore revealed the results of some exciting research about the … Continue reading Webinar: Nuts, nutrients and better health
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, people with diverticular disease can eat nuts. Guidelines from the 1990s, which are now outdated, recommended that people with diverticular disease avoid certain foods, including nuts and seeds, for fear that these foods would get ‘stuck’ in the diverticula (or tiny ‘pockets’ within the bowel wall) and inflame the bowel. These guidelines have been … Continue reading Can people with diverticular disease eat nuts?
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