Nuts may be tiny, but they’re full of goodness, with more than 28 different nutrients – which play a role in reducing the risk of disease. In fact, research has uncovered a whole host of health benefits of eating nuts! Our downloadable ‘nut type’ infographics outline key nutrients, fast facts and usage ideas for tree … Continue reading Nut infographics
September 2022. About this episode: We speak with Lily Henderson from the Heart Foundation of New Zealand on their recently-updated position statement on nuts, seeds and heart health. Research supporting the role of nuts for heart health has gained significant momentum since the publication of the landmark Adventist Health Study in 1992. The body of … Continue reading Episode 23 – Nuts, seeds and heart health
Like all nuts, peanuts are packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals beneficial to health (1). Regularly eating nuts has been shown to contribute to heart health, reduce overall mortality and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cancer, assist with weight management, improve sperm quality, reduce depression and overall promote good health. A … Continue reading Peanuts
August 2022. About this episode: Our skin is the largest organ in the human body. It acts as a barrier to protect internal organs and cells from external elements. And just like other organs, our skin needs a diverse range of nutrients to stay healthy, with emerging research suggesting a potential role for plant-based foods, … Continue reading Episode 22 – Nuts and skin health
Nuts may provide up to 26 per cent less kilojoules than previously thought, according to a review of the evidence by Australian-based researchers. A series of studies, from the US Food and Drug Administration (USDA), looked at almonds, cashews, pistachios and walnuts, over a period of six years (1-4). The results suggest the average nut … Continue reading Are all kilojoules in nuts absorbed?
July 2022. Listen here: And available everywhere you listen to podcasts: https://pod.link/thehealthyhandful About this episode: Just like it can the rest of our body, our lifestyle choices (including sleep, exercise and importantly, our diet) can impact the health of our brains too. Our brains need a diverse range of nutrients, from a diverse diet, to … Continue reading Episode 21 – Food and mood
Research suggests eating nuts may be crucial in cutting the risk of metabolic syndrome. But what is metabolic syndrome? And how can lifestyle changes, including a daily handful of nuts, help protect against the serious health problems that stem from it? What is metabolic syndrome? Australian health authorities define metabolic syndrome (MetS) as a cluster … Continue reading Nuts and metabolic syndrome
June 2022. About this episode: Nutrition is a crucial foundation for performance. It underpins everything from preparation via fuelling and hydration, to recovery – and also plays a key role in injury prevention, sleep and mental performance. But are nuts good for sports and fitness? And if you’re exercising, should you eat them before, during … Continue reading Episode 20 – Nuts and fitness
The fat in nuts is mainly the healthy (unsaturated) type, which is crucial for heart health. Healthy mono- and poly-unsaturated fats – found in nuts, and other foods like seeds, avocado, olives and fish – can help improve cholesterol levels by decreasing ‘bad’ (LDL) cholesterol and increasing ‘good’ (HDL) cholesterol (1). In turn, this can … Continue reading Nuts and their fats
Dietitians recommend a handful of nuts (around 30g) every day, to gain protective health benefits. Nuts are a key food within healthy dietary patterns. And decades of research links these naturally-nutritious, whole foods with major health advantages . . . if we eat them! But there’s the problem. Most Australians are missing out on the … Continue reading Actual vs target nut intake
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