Nuts for Life collected data on the sodium content, as listed on the Nutrition Information Panel, of 158 nut products. These were sourced from the fresh produce, snacks/impulse, and baking aisles of five Sydney grocery stores (1). Unsalted nuts: Naturally low sodium On average, raw/natural unsalted nuts contained 5.3mg sodium/100g and unsalted dry or oil … Continue reading How much salt is in nuts?
Clever ways to enjoy nuts – in cooking, snacking and even . . . Christmas decorating. December 2020. About this episode: We talk with dietitian Rebecca Gawthorne about why there’s so much to love about nuts and how you can incorporate them into just about anything – from morning smoothies, to nut butters, to fish … Continue reading Episode 2 – Creativity in the kitchen with dietitian Rebecca Gawthorne
Guest blog by Maria Said, CEO Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia. How common is food allergy in Australia? Australia has one of the highest rates of food allergy in the world. Research indicates that in Australia, one in 10 infants (1), one in 20 children (aged 10-14 years) (2) and one in 50 adults have a … Continue reading Allergy in Australia
Did you know that nuts provide significant amounts of protein? It’s likely this plays at least some part in the many health benefits linked with eating nuts. Our handy infographics outline the amount of protein in 100g of nuts and other common sources of plant protein. We’d love you to download and share our plant … Continue reading Plant and nut protein infographics
A body of evidence tells us that eating patterns in which plants take centre stage are associated with lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease (CVD), hypertension, obesity, metabolic syndrome and all-cause mortality (1). Taking this a step further, research suggests a reduced risk of disease when protein comes from plants, such as … Continue reading Plant and nut protein and health
Of the common sources of plant protein that Australians eat – grains, legumes, nuts and soy – nuts generally have the highest plant protein content per 100g (1). For instance, almonds and pistachios have 20g plant protein per 100g, compared to tofu at 12g, chickpeas at 6g, and oats with 2-3g. Some seeds are also … Continue reading How do plant-based protein sources compare?
November 2020. About this episode: The trend towards plant-based eating shows no sign of abating. In fact, a recent review of trends found that 56 per cent of us across the globe are trying to eat more plant-based foods. Nuts for Life commissioned Nutrition Research Australia (NRAUS) to scope the published science on the effect … Continue reading Episode 1 – Plant protein
Eating a handful of nuts every day could save your life by slashing your risk of potentially-fatal conditions, like heart disease and cancer. An in-depth research review, which combined the findings of 20 good-quality studies, shows that people who ate 28g (a handful) of nuts a day had a 22 per cent reduced risk of … Continue reading A handful of nuts could save your life
Considering switching to a plant-based diet? If you answered ‘yes’, you’re not alone. A 2019 report revealed that 42 per cent of Australians said they were eating less meat, or none at all (1). But where does that leave protein, a nutrient commonly linked with healthy muscles and weight control? And how can you make … Continue reading All you need to know about plant-based protein
If you choose to adopt a vegetarian diet, eating a wide variety of healthy plant-based foods will make it easier to meet your nutrition needs. Certain nutrients (such as protein, some minerals – especially iron, calcium and zinc – and vitamins B12 and D) can be harder to get in on a vegetarian diet, if … Continue reading Nuts in a vegetarian diet
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