Nuts and Their Fats
The fat in nuts is mainly the healthy (unsaturated) type, which is crucial for heart health. Healthy mono- and poly-unsaturated fats – found in nuts, and other foods like seeds, avocado, olives and fish – can help improve cholesterol levels by decrea...
Actual VS Target Nut Intake
Dietitians recommend a handful of nuts (around 30g) every day , to gain protective health benefits. Nuts are a key food within healthy dietary patterns. And decades of research links these naturally-nutritious, whole foods with major health advantag...
Peanuts
Like all nuts, peanuts are packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals beneficial to health (1). Regularly eating nuts has been shown to contribute to heart health, reduce overall mortality and the risk of developing type 2 diabet...
Are Nuts High in Anti-Nutrients?
Like many other plant foods, nuts contain anti-nutritional compounds (or ‘anti-nutrients’). Studies show that these natural plant compounds can make it harder for our bodies to absorb certain nutrients (1,2). But research suggests the health benefits...
Nuts and Dentition
Dentition or ‘dental issues’ was the most common reason given by Australians for steering clear of nuts, according to a study published in the journal Nutrients (1) . University of Wollongong and University of Otago researchers surveyed 204 Austral...
How Do Nuts Prevent Weight Gain?
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...
Why We Need to Prioritise Plant Protein
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 signific...
Can Nuts Increase GLP-1 Levels?
Medications aren’t the only way to raise glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) levels. Both what’s eaten and how it’s eaten show promise as strategies to increase the body’s naturally-occurring GLP-1 levels. And emerging research suggests there may also be...
How Much Fibre Do Nuts Contain?
Looking to add more fibre to your day? You’re not alone! The concept of ‘fibremaxxing’ has gained huge traction. But despite the recent enthusiasm, most Australians fall well short of their daily fibre needs. Along with other plant-based foods, like ...
Can Brazil nuts help with thyroid function?
Brazil nuts Brazil nuts are the richest natural source of selenium, a mineral that is critical for thyroid function. Because your thyroid contains the highest concentration of selenium of any organ in the body, including these nuts in your diet can s...
How to Identify Quality Cocoa Beans in Your Chocolate
VISUAL INDICATORS High-quality cocoa beans, even after processing into chocolate, leave telltale signs: Rich, deep color without gray bloom Smooth texture when properly tempered Clean snap when breaking chocolate bars Absence of white spots or streak...
Cocoa Beans: The Ultimate Guide to Chocolate'S Foundation
WHAT ARE COCOA BEANS AND WHY THEY MATTER FOR PREMIUM CHOCOLATE Cocoa beans serve as the fundamental ingredient in all chocolate products, from the simplest dark chocolate bar to the most elaborate confections. These precious seeds come from the cacao...
