Thinking of healthy snack ideas to fill hungry after-school tummies can be a challenge. We have your back! These five ideas will keep your children happy and satisfied, from Monday to Friday. Monday: Make a bowl of yoghurt fun by layering up this berry and pistachio yoghurt compote. Tuesday: Nut butters are a great way … Continue reading Filling hungry after-school tummies

Help your children go back to school on the right foot with a healthy, balanced diet, including a handful of nuts each day. Start their day off right Breakfast is a crucial meal in the day, especially for kids. To make their breakfast even better, include a handful of nuts. Nuts are an energy- and … Continue reading Back to school

The body of evidence about nuts and health continues to grow. These local and international research papers, recently published, corroborate decades of research about the importance of a regular handful of nuts in a healthy diet. Barriers and facilitators to nut consumption: A narrative review. (2020). A low intake of nuts (and seeds) is one … Continue reading New research: December 2020

The body of evidence about nuts and health continues to grow. These local and international research papers, recently published, corroborate decades of research about the importance of a regular handful of nuts in a healthy diet. Association of prostate cancer with nuts, seeds, alcohol and processed meats: A worldwide population-based study. (2020).This population-based study, which … Continue reading New research: November 2020

The body of evidence about nuts and health continues to grow. These local and international research papers, recently published, corroborate decades of research about the importance of a regular handful of nuts in a healthy diet. Intake of nuts or nut products does not lead to weight gain, independent of dietary substitution instructions: A systematic … Continue reading New research: October 2020

The body of evidence about nuts and health continues to grow. These local and international research papers, recently published, corroborate decades of research about the importance of a regular handful of nuts in a healthy diet. A pilot study on the effects of nut consumption on cardiovascular biomarkers. (2020). This US-based research found that eating … Continue reading New research: September 2020

When did you last take time to check in on your health? Women’s Health Week, from 7-11 September 2020, is a timely reminder for all women across Australia to prioritise good health. A focus of Women’s Health Week is cardiovascular health – that is, the health of your heart and blood vessels.  Did you know? … Continue reading Let’s talk about . . . Women’s Health Week

It’s no secret that plant-based milks, including nut milks, have taken grocery stores and cafes by storm in recent years, as a popular alternative to dairy milk. Non-dairy alternatives now make up around seven per cent of all milk consumed in Australia (1). More and more Australians are dabbling in the world of nuts milks … Continue reading Nuts about nut milk? Here’s what you need to know

Nut flours and meals are incredibly nutritious – containing protein, fibre and the same array of nutrients found in a handful of nuts. Perhaps this shouldn’t come as a surprise, given that they are essentially ground-up whole nuts! They’ve become a popular alternative to traditional grain-based flours, particularly among people seeking a gluten-free or low-carb … Continue reading The low-down on nut flours and nut meals