The body of evidence about nuts and health continues to grow. These local and international research papers, published around September 2024, corroborate decades of research about the importance of a regular handful of nuts within a healthy diet. The effect of consuming nuts on cognitive function: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. … Continue reading New research: September 2024

Recent research found a woman’s cardiovascular risk can rise sharply after menopause, highlighting that the years leading up to and after menopause are a critical time for women to prioritise heart health (1). The findings, presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session earlier this year, suggest this could be because oestrogen production, … Continue reading Menopause and heart health

Farewell comfort foods, and hello, deliciously-fresh produce . . . it’s SPRING TIME. And could there be a more perfect inclusion in vibrant salads, bowls of goodness, and light sweet treats than crunchy nuts? We don’t think so. Revitalise your taste buds with our best Spring recipes – all starring flavour-packed nuts, of course! Embrace … Continue reading Embrace Spring with fresh recipes

The body of evidence about nuts and health continues to grow. These local and international research papers, published around August 2024, corroborate decades of research about the importance of a regular handful of nuts within a healthy diet. Reducing climate change impacts from the global food system through diet shifts. (Li et al, 2024).This research … Continue reading New research: August 2024

A new Australian study has found that improving diet and being more physically active can be as effective as therapy with a psychologist for treating low-grade depression (1). But what type of diet is best to help mood, and how do nuts fit in? In the new trial, researchers from the Food and Mood Centre … Continue reading Can eating nuts help mood?

Introducing children to peanuts early in life, from infancy up to age five years, may offer lasting tolerance to peanuts into adolescence, irrespective of subsequent peanut intake during childhood (1). The study, just published in the New England Journal of Medicine, is the third in the Learning Early About Peanut allergy (LEAP) series of long-term … Continue reading Research: Eating peanuts early in life cuts allergy rates in adolescence

A recently-published review paper has outlined promising options for managing IgE-mediated tree nut allergies, potentially improving the lives of millions of people worldwide (1). The researchers reviewed studies on current and exploratory treatment options and identified three main strategies: Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT): This involves placing small doses of allergen under the tongue, gradually increasing the … Continue reading Managing tree nut allergies

The body of evidence about nuts and health continues to grow. These local and international research papers, published around July 2024, corroborate decades of research about the importance of a regular handful of nuts within a healthy diet. Nut consumption, gut microbiota, and body fat distribution: Results of a large, community-based population study. (Shi et … Continue reading New research: July 2024

The body of evidence about nuts and health continues to grow. These local and international research papers, published around June 2024, corroborate decades of research about the importance of a regular handful of nuts within a healthy diet. Planetary Health Diet Index and risk of total and cause-specific mortality in three prospective cohorts. (Bui et … Continue reading New research: June 2024

Eating a healthy, sustainable diet can result in substantial benefits to both human and planetary health, according to new research (1). The first-of-its-kind study looked at the impact of adhering to the Planetary Health Diet (PHD) – which emphasises plant foods (such as whole grains, legumes, nuts and vegetables), but allows for modest consumption of … Continue reading Study: Planetary Health Diet linked with reduced risk of early death and lower environmental impact