January 2024. Listen here: And available everywhere you listen to podcasts: https://pod.link/thehealthyhandful About this episode The last three years have seen massive disruptions – from the global pandemic and climate crisis, to slowing economies – which have affected many aspects of human life, and are impacting consumer needs. So, what does this mean for food? … Continue reading Episode 39 – Food trends
December 2023. Listen here: And available everywhere you listen to podcasts: https://pod.link/thehealthyhandful About this episode In this episode, the ‘Best of 2023’, we wrap up the year by reflecting on the highlights. Our dietitians share the most interesting things we learnt in 2023, on a topic close to our hearts: nuts and health! The Healthy … Continue reading Episode 38 – Best of 2023
Health professional resource. Around 1.9 million Australians are living with diabetes – which is the fastest growing chronic condition in Australia. So, how can nuts help? We sum up the evidence. In a nutshell, research suggests that nuts, within a healthy and varied diet, may have role in helping to prevent type 2 diabetes, manage … Continue reading Fact sheet: Nuts and diabetes
November 2023. Listen here: And available everywhere you listen to podcasts: https://pod.link/thehealthyhandful About this episode Did you know that around 1.9 million Australians are living with diabetes? And type 2 diabetes, which is largely preventable, accounts for 85-90% of all cases – and is increasing each year. So, how can nuts help? What’s their role … Continue reading Episode 37 – What’s the best diet for diabetes prevention and management?
October 2023. Listen here: And available everywhere you listen to podcasts: https://pod.link/thehealthyhandful About this episode Australians often avoid eating nuts, including almonds, due to their kilojoule and fat content. But a recent randomised trial, by Australian-based researchers, provides further evidence that an energy-restricted diet, containing nuts (almonds, in this case) can promote weight loss and … Continue reading Episode 36 – What makes almonds a great addition to a weight-loss diet?
September 2023. Listen here: And available everywhere you listen to podcasts: https://pod.link/thehealthyhandful About this episode Historically, nutrition science focused on individual nutrients, and how falling short of these could lead to certain diseases or health conditions. Decades on, in many higher-income countries, like Australia, nutrient deficiencies are no longer the norm. Instead, we’re much more … Continue reading Episode 35 – The power of healthy dietary patterns
A first-of-its-kind report has found greater nut consumption could deliver major health care cost savings, particularly for one of Australia’s deadliest conditions – cardiovascular disease. In just one year, at least $980 million could be saved in health care expenditure, if every Australian were to eat a 30g handful of nuts daily (1). As part … Continue reading A daily handful of nuts could save public health $980 million every year
Plant protein, from foods like nuts, uniquely benefits human and planetary health. Yet, most Australians fall short of the daily target of these foods. Only 2% of Australians eat 30g of nuts a day, with the mean intake just 4.6g. The ever-strengthening body of evidence shows nuts are a key food within healthy dietary patterns, with … Continue reading Elevating nuts in dietary guidance
New Australian research has highlighted just how important protein variety is within healthy dietary patterns (1). It found that, for diets with higher diet quality and lower environmental impact, the likelihood of meeting nutritional needs significantly increased as variety of food choices within the ‘meat and alternatives’ or ‘protein’ food group expanded. But another … Continue reading Why we need to prioritise plant protein
August 2023. Listen here: And available everywhere you listen to podcasts: https://pod.link/thehealthyhandful About this episode Do nuts cause weight gain and should you avoid them if you’re managing your weight? Should nuts be activated to better access their nutrients? Are nuts a ‘complete’ protein? The Healthy Handful podcast host, Belinda Neville, speaks with colleague and … Continue reading Episode 34 – Busting the biggest nut myths
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