September 2025. Listen here: And available everywhere you listen to podcasts: https://pod.link/thehealthyhandful About this episode In recognition of World Heart Day (29 September), we’re re-releasing a popular episode on the role of nuts and seeds in cardiovascular health, including the latest recommendations and implications for practice. At the time of recording in 2022, the New … Continue reading Nuts, seeds and heart health [re-release]
Not all energy-dense foods lead to weight gain – and this is especially true for nuts. A wealth of good-quality evidence shows that nuts do not lead to short-term weight gain, despite being energy-dense (1). And in long-term studies, nuts eaters have a lower risk of becoming overweight or obese. There are several possible explanations … Continue reading How do nuts prevent weight gain?
Yes, people with diverticular disease can eat nuts. A systematic review of the available evidence, published in 2025, concluded that nuts should be included within a balanced, fibre-rich diet, for people at risk of, or living with, diverticular disease (1). A recent evidence review found no evidence that eating nuts increases the risk of diverticulosis … Continue reading Can people with diverticular disease eat nuts?
August 2025. Listen here: And available everywhere you listen to podcasts: https://pod.link/thehealthyhandful About this episode Malnutrition is a major public health issue in Australia, particularly for older Australians. Research shows around 50% of older Australians, in aged care and in the community, are either at risk of malnutrition, or are malnourished. Often closely linked with … Continue reading Episode 55: From crunch to strength – The role of nuts in sarcopenia
Research consistently shows that nuts do not lead to short-term weight gain and support better weight management over the long term (1). Despite this, concerns about nuts contributing to weight gain persist among both the public and some health professionals. It’s time to set the record straight. The scientific truth about nuts and weight: Summary … Continue reading The truth about nuts and weight
Contemporary research convincingly shows that nuts support a healthy body weight. They do not cause weight gain in the short-term and likely support improved weight maintenance in the long term. Despite this, only 2% of Australians meet the target of a handful of nuts a day, with energy density and weight concerns being the major … Continue reading Nuts and weight infographics
July 2025. Listen here: And available everywhere you listen to podcasts: https://pod.link/thehealthyhandful About this episode Did you know that nearly 1.9 million Australians are living with diabetes, with type 2 diabetes accounting for 85-90% of all cases? As rates continue to rise, the right dietary approach is more important than ever. On the back of … Continue reading How nuts can help prevent and manage diabetes [re-release]
June 2025. Listen here: And available everywhere you listen to podcasts: https://pod.link/thehealthyhandful About this episode Front-of-pack nutrition labelling tools are designed to help consumers make healthier food choices and support a balanced diet. One such tool is Australia’s Health Star Rating (HSR) system, which assigns foods a rating from 0.5 to 5 stars. These ratings … Continue reading Episode 54 – Improving the HSR for nuts
May 2025. Listen here: And available everywhere you listen to podcasts: https://pod.link/thehealthyhandful About this episode Linking in with Australia’s heart week, held in May each year, we’re re-releasing a popular episode on how to improve heart health, through diet and lifestyle. Heart Week, which was held from 5-11 May, was a reminder for us all … Continue reading Lifestyle tips for preventing CVD [re-release]
Client/patient resource. Our practical fact sheet summarises the nutrition and health benefits of nuts. We share the facts (and bust some myths) on always-topical areas such as: ✓ The truth about nut fat, kilojoules, and weight ✓ Are nuts expensive? ✓ How nuts contribute to daily protein intake ✓ Which nuts are best? ✓ Easy … Continue reading Fact sheet: Everything you need to know about nuts
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