January 2022. About this episode Nuts are high in fat and are energy dense. But does this mean regularly eating nuts leads to weight gain? No, and in fact research suggests the opposite – eating nuts is not linked to weight gain. One of the reasons why is that not all the energy (kilojoules) in … Continue reading Episode 15 – Nuts and metabolisable energy
December 2021. About this episode This episode is a little bit different! In our ‘best of 2021’ episode, we’re reflecting on the highlights from the year (from a nuts perspective, of course!). The Healthy Handful podcast host, Belinda Neville, speaks with colleague and Accredited Practising Dietitian Maree Hall, to uncover the best, the most popular … Continue reading Episode 14 – Best of 2021
November 2021. About this episode Most of us will have perceptions of nuts that shape our willingness (or not) to eat them. Can you identify yours? Habitual nut intake is linked with a range of benefits, including chronic disease prevention. But population consumption data suggests that most Australians are missing out on these benefits, with … Continue reading Episode 13 – Perceptions of nuts
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?
Client/patient resources. Whether you’re a recreational athlete, weekend warrior, social player or an ultra-endurance athlete, your body needs adequate fuel to perform at its best! It’s no secret that eating a balanced diet – made up of a range of nutritious foods, in the right amounts – fuels exercise training and promotes muscle growth and … Continue reading Fact sheets: Nuts for sport and fitness
October 2021. About this episode Our latest podcast episode takes a fascinating look at the relationship between nuts and cognition, with guest Dr Sze-Yen Tan. Decades of research supports the role of nuts for chronic disease prevention. But more recently, nuts have been associated with brain health and specifically, cognitive function. We speak with researcher … Continue reading Episode 12 – Nuts and cognition
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
Celebrate all things nuts on Nut Day (22 October). These nutritional powerhouses are essential for good health. Our sharable infographics explain why. Nut day graphics (2025) Nut Day graphics (2024) Nut Day graphics (2023) Nut Day graphics (2022) Nut Day graphics (2021)
September 2021. About this episode: The prevalence of food allergy is on the rise. In Australia, 10% of infants have an allergy – a rate which is alarmingly high. Approximately 3% of the population have peanut allergy and 1.6% have an allergy to tree nuts. The good news is we now understand a lot more … Continue reading Episode 11 – Food allergy
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