The body of evidence about nuts and health continues to grow. These local and international research papers, published around April 2023, corroborate decades of research about the importance of a regular handful of nuts within a healthy diet. Nuts and cardiovascular disease outcomes: A review of the evidence and future directions. (Glenn et al, 2023)This … Continue reading New research: April 2023

The body of evidence about nuts and health continues to grow. These local and international research papers, published around March 2023, corroborate decades of research about the importance of a regular handful of nuts within a healthy diet. The metabolizable energy and lipid bioaccessibility of tree nuts and peanuts: A systematic review with narrative synthesis … Continue reading New research: March 2023

The body of evidence about nuts and health continues to grow. These local and international research papers, published around February 2023, corroborate decades of research about the importance of a regular handful of nuts within a healthy diet. Nuts and seeds consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and their risk factors: A … Continue reading New research: February 2023

A major new review on nuts and blood lipids has shown significant reductions in total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or ‘bad’) cholesterol, and triglycerides, with nut consumption (1). The research update examined the findings of 19 previously-published papers, of the best type of evidence (systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials). It found a … Continue reading Nuts and blood lipids

Snacking on a daily handful of nuts helps the body metabolise tryptophan, with potential heart-health benefits, including lowered heart rate and blood pressure, according to a new study (1). The research involved 95 overweight people, who were tracked over six months. Study participants were given either 42g/day of mixed tree nuts, or a pretzel control … Continue reading Study: Nuts, tryptophan and heart health

Snacking on a handful of almonds could cut daily energy (kilojoule) intake, helping to keep extra kilos at bay, according to new Australian research (1). The University of South Australia study, involving 140 people, found that those who ate 30-50g almonds – as opposed to a kilojoule-equivalent carbohydrate snack – lowered their energy intake by … Continue reading Snacking on almonds may cut daily kilojoules

New Australian research has found snacking on nuts causes a proportionate reduction in daily energy (kilojoule) intake – in some cases, completely offsetting the ‘snack’ kilojoules from the nuts (1). Despite nuts being an energy-dense food, thanks to their heart-healthy fats, consistent evidence shows that regular nut consumption is not linked with weight gain (2). … Continue reading Nut kilojoule compensation

The body of evidence about nuts and health continues to grow. These local and international research papers, published around January 2023, corroborate decades of research about the importance of a regular handful of nuts within a healthy diet. The effects of tree nut and peanut consumption on energy compensation and energy expenditure: A systematic review … Continue reading New research: January 2023

The body of evidence about nuts and health continues to grow. These local and international research papers, published around December 2022, corroborate decades of research about the importance of a regular handful of nuts in a healthy diet. The effects of walnuts and academic stress on mental health, general well-being, and the gut microbiota in … Continue reading New research: December 2022

The body of evidence about nuts and health continues to grow. These local and international research papers, published around November 2022, corroborate decades of research about the importance of a regular handful of nuts in a healthy diet. Effects of nut consumption on cardiovascular risk factors and coronary heart diseases. (2022).This paper summarises the role … Continue reading New research: November 2022