The body of evidence about nuts and cancer continues to grow, with new local and international research papers regularly published. Key studies: Systematic reviews and meta-analyses Association between nut consumption and prostate cancer risk in adults: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of observational studies. (Balali et al, 2023)This systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis found … Continue reading Cancer research
The body of evidence about nuts and cognitive health continues to grow, with new local and international research papers regularly published. Key studies: Systematic literature reviews and meta-analyses Dietary approaches to support cognition in older adults: A systematic review. (Woolsey et al, 2026).The findings of this systematic review, of 16 studies, show that strong adherence … Continue reading Cognitive health research
The body of evidence about nuts and allergies continues to grow, with new local and international research papers regularly published. Here are some of the key papers in nuts and allergy research. Key studies: Systematic literature reviews and meta-analyses Oral immunotherapy for peanut allergy (PACE): A systematic review and meta-analysis of efficacy and safety. (Chu … Continue reading Allergy research
Missed out on our recent webinar? Dr. Elizabeth Neale, University of Wollongong presented the results of a recent re-analysis of the Australian Health Survey (AHS) data exploring the relationship of nut consumption vs. non-nut consumption on nutrient intakes and anthropometric data. Nutrition scientist, Dr. Flavia Fayet-Moore revealed the results of some exciting research about the … Continue reading Webinar: Nuts, nutrients and better health
New Australian research shows most of us are missing out on the significant health benefits of eating a handful of nuts every day. Only 2% of Australians are eating the recommended 30g each day. The mean nut intake is 4.6g per day, meaning Australians need to increase their nut consumption six-fold to meet recommendations and … Continue reading Nut consumption, nutrients and better health
A healthy handful (30g) of nuts each day supports good health. But what does a 30g serve of nuts actually look like? A 30g serve of nuts is equivalent to around: 20 almonds 10 Brazil nuts 15 cashews 4 chestnuts 20 hazelnuts 15 macadamias 40 peanuts 15 pecans 2 tablespoons pine nuts 30 pistachio kernels 10 … Continue reading What does a 30g serve of nuts look like?
See the benefits that nuts provide to your training and healthy lifestyle.
Nuts are considered one of nature’s nutritional powerhouses. They are a nutrient-rich whole plant food – packed with protein, dietary fibre, healthy fats, essential vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, as well as other bioactive compounds. Nuts are naturally gluten-free, low in sodium, and contain no added sugar. Access our free-to-download nutrient composition of nuts resource.
Of all nuts, chestnuts are the lowest in kilojoules, providing 724kJ/100g. Chestnuts are quite different to other nuts nutritionally, as they are low in fat and are a good source of (low glycaemic index) carbohydrate and dietary fibre, making them more like grains that nuts. Other nuts provide an average of ~2,750kJ/100g.
Nut products (such as nut butters, pastes and flours) can be introduced to infants at around 4-6 months – and should ideally be a part of their diet by 12 months. For healthy infants, the National Health and Medical Research Centre (NHMRC) recommends exclusive breastfeeding, and then introducing solids – when the infant is ready, … Continue reading When should nuts be introduced into an infant’s diet?
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