May 2022. About this episode: In Europe, and in the US, regulators have approved the use of health claims for walnuts improving endothelial function, and for macadamias reducing the risk of heart disease, respectively. Yet to date, no such ‘food-health relationship’ claim has been approved for use in Australia by Food Standards Australia New Zealand … Continue reading Episode 19 – Nuts and CVD
Nuts contain relatively small amounts of carbohydrate, and because of this, most nuts do not have a glycaemic index (GI). The exceptions are chestnuts (GI = 54), pistachios (GI = 28), cashews (GI = 25) and peanuts (GI = 13), which are low in carbohydrate – but do have enough to be GI tested (1). … Continue reading Do nuts have a glycaemic index (GI)?
April 2022. About this episode: In today’s episode, we dive into some of the most common nut ‘frequently asked questions’ (FAQs) and myths we hear time and again, and explain where the truth really lies, based on the scientific evidence. Should you avoid nuts if you’re trying to lose weight? Can you eat nuts if … Continue reading Episode 18 – Nut FAQs
Nuts have cemented their place within heart-healthy eating patterns. Their cholesterol-lowering power is, in part, due to their phytosterol content. But what are phytosterols? And how do they benefit health? Did you know? Nuts contain high amounts of phytosterols. They’re also excellent sources of healthy fats, and contain vitamin E, folate, antioxidants and arginine – … Continue reading Phytosterols in nuts
Nuts have been associated with many improvements in brain health, including better cognitive function, learning, memory and mood. Eating nuts regularly is good for your brain. Nut consumption is linked to better cognitive function, reduced risk of depression, better mood, and enhanced memory, learning and attention capacity. Nuts contain fatty acids, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants … Continue reading Nuts and brain health
March 2022. About this episode: Consumers today are becoming increasingly more passionate about sustainability and provenance. In this episode, we speak with Macadamias Australia’s Janelle Gerry, about her family’s fascinating journey from tomatoes and zucchinis to macadamias. Today, with more than 200,000 macadamia trees, it has become the largest family-owned, vertically-integrated macadamia business in the … Continue reading Episode 17 – Macadamia farm gate
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?
February 2022. About this episode: In Australia, peanut allergy affects around 3% of the population. Because there is no cure, those with a peanut allergy must adhere to strict avoidance, which can affect quality of life. The good news is we now understand a lot more about trying to prevent food allergies developing, and much … Continue reading Episode 16 – Peanut allergy trial
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
A high intake of the heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), may significantly lower our risk of dying. But how much ALA do we need and what are the best food sources? Spoiler: walnuts are one of the few plant foods rich in ALA! Omega-3s in a nutshell Omega-3 fatty acids (also called omega-3 … Continue reading Omega-3 fatty acids in nuts
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