Replacing typical snacks with two handfuls of pecans each day improves blood lipid levels and overall diet quality in people at risk of cardiometabolic diseases, according to new research (1). The 12-week trial involved 138 people, aged 25-70 years, with overweight and obesity, and at least one indicator of metabolic syndrome (such as elevated blood … Continue reading The cholesterol-lowering benefits of snacking on pecans

Can you feel a slight chill in the air? Autumn is here, with its cooler nights and shorter days. And this means embracing warmer dishes, comforting flavours and the diverse range of foods that come into season at this time of year. From hearty oven-baked meals to cozy sweet treats, it’s the kind of food … Continue reading Autumn recipes you’ll want on repeat

The body of evidence about nuts and health continues to grow. These local and international research papers, published around February 2025, corroborate decades of research about the importance of a regular handful of nuts within a healthy diet. Umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses on consumption of different food groups and risk of all-cause … Continue reading New research: February 2025

Happy Pistachio Day! Each year, 26 February is dedicated to this tiny nut, which punches above its weight when it comes to taste and nutrition – and has recently been basking in popularity! In fact, ‘pistachio’ was named 2025’s flavour of the year. Pistachio nutrition and health benefits Key nutrition facts: Recent pistachio and health … Continue reading Pistachio Day

Celebrate Almond Day on 16 February with a healthy handful of this tasty and nutritious nut. In fact, almonds are one of the most nutrient-dense foods around! Did you know that Australia is the second largest producer of almonds in the world? In 2026, Australian-based growers are expected to produce around 166,000 tonnes of almonds. … Continue reading Almond Day

In late 2024, the United States (US) Food and Drug Administration updated its definition for grocery items eligible to make a ‘healthy’ claim. The updated criteria, to qualify for a ‘healthy’ claim, recognises the importance of healthy dietary patterns and the food groups that comprise them, and also considers dietary fat type (rather than total … Continue reading Definition of ‘healthy’ foods updated in the United States

The body of evidence about nuts and health continues to grow. These local and international research papers, published around January 2025, corroborate decades of research about the importance of a regular handful of nuts within a healthy diet. Effects of longer-term mixed nut consumption on lipoprotein particle concentrations in older adults with overweight or obesity. … Continue reading New research: January 2025

A major new study provides the strongest evidence to date that a Mediterranean diet, rich in plant foods like whole grains, legumes, nuts, fruit, vegetables, and olive oil, may help to prevent dementia (1).   A research team from Hungary and the USA collated the findings of 23 previous studies, published over the past 24 … Continue reading Can the Mediterranean diet prevent dementia?

Emphasising plant protein foods is one of the recommendations of a major new report, which will help shape America’s next dietary guidelines. The Scientific Report of the United States Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee was released in December, for public review and feedback (1). It will be used by the US Department of Health as a … Continue reading Plant protein foods gain traction in new US dietary guidelines proposal