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Nuts For Life @NutsForLife

Our dietitians share the latest nutrition and health benefits of nuts, backed by science. An education initiative from industry.

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In our new #podcast episode, we chat with #gutmicrobiome researcher Dr Matthew Snelson about the fascinating & rapidly-evolving science behind diet & #guthealth 🎧🙌. nutsforlife.com.au/resource/… #TheHeathyHandful
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Would you think of #nuts as a fibre-rich food🤔?Around 84% of participants at last week's @heartfoundation webinar ‘Fibre and heart health: A forgotten hero’ said 'YES'! Check out these practical ways to add #fibre, with nuts 🌰🥜. nutsforlife.com.au/resource/…

How much fibre do nuts contain? -

Looking to add more fibre to your day? You're not alone! 'Fibremaxxing' has gained huge traction. But how much fibre do nuts contain?

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Are we underestimating #fibre in heart health? 🤔 Find out at this free webinar for health professionals: 'Fibre & Heart Health: The Forgotten Hero' 🗓 19 Mar | ⏰ 12:30–1:30pm AEDT Register: heartfoundation-au.zoom.us/w… @heartfoundation
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We’re just back from #GP25Brisbane sharing the latest evidence on the health benefits of #nuts with GPs & other #healthprofessionals. Plus, we gave away 30g of nuts in reuseable tins - a practical visual cue to show what a (minimum) daily serve of #nuts looks like. 🙌
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Our dietitians are at #GP25Brisbane! We have a suite of new #nuts & #weight graphics to share. If you're here too, come by Booth 120 to learn more. Not at the conference? Free download here 👉: nutsforlife.com.au/resource/…
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This insightful article in The Guardian is a great read on why it’s worth making #nuts a daily habit 🙌🌰. theguardian.com/food/2025/no…

The nut secret: 14 easy, delicious ways to eat more of these life-changing superfoods

A handful of nuts a day can help manage obesity and reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and some kinds of cancer. Yet most of us don’t get enough. Here’s a no-fuss guide to...

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Today, we're celebrating #NutDay – the perfect reminder of the health, flavour & value packed into every handful of #nuts! Our NEW recipe e-book is now available for download. Happy Nut Day!🌰 nutsforlife.com.au/culinary-…
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Happy Nut Day! Whether enjoyed as a simple snack, or used in cooking, #nuts bring: health, flavour AND value. To mark #NutDay, we’ve released an e-recipe book. Free download 👉: nutsforlife.com.au/nut-day/
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1 Sep 2025
Parents sometimes avoid nuts due to claims they cause unwanted weight gain or trigger life-threatening allergies. @drnickfuller @Sydney_Uni theconversation.com/should-i…

Should I limit how often my child eats nuts because they contain fat?

Parents sometimes avoid nuts due to claims they cause unwanted weight gain or trigger life-threatening allergies.

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Looking for an easy explainer on how #nuts impact energy balance & #weight? Our evidence summary & fresh graphics offer a quick & easy overview 🌰🥜 nutsforlife.com.au/resource/…
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25 Aug 2025
Does eating nuts make you gain weight? In this #nutritionsciencebites episode sponsored by @NutsForLife I talk with Dr Cassandra Nikodijevic @UOW her PhD research on #nuts @NMNTEatWell @Uni_Newcastle @HMRIAustralia 🎧shorturl.at/8sfoI 📺shorturl.at/QC4V1

Does eating nuts make you gain weight? ... with Dr Cassandra Nikodijevic

Podcast Episode · Nutrition Science Bites with Professor Clare Collins AO · 25 August 2025 · 33min

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12 May 2025
🌱 Plants are a vital source of food & nutrition. Yet, the destruction of natural habitats & ecosystems has left both plants & human well-being at risk. Monday is International #PlantHealthDay. via @FAO fao.org/plant-health-day/en
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Love this article on the health benefits of #macadamia #nuts. We couldn't agree more that 'this buttery, sweet nut has a lot to offer & is definitely worth adding to your diet' 🙌. marthastewart.com/benefits-m…

The Health Benefits of Macadamia Nuts and the Best Ways to East Them

Our expert dietician weighs in on the health benefits of macadamia nuts. Plus, we give you tips on how to use macadamia nuts in your cooking.

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New 🎙️episode. Ahead of #StopFoodWasteDay tomorrow, we spoke with #dietitian, Dr Nathan Cook, about his fascinating PhD research on managing #foodwaste in healthcare settings. It's an easy listen: nutsforlife.com.au/resource/… #TheHealthyHandful #podcast
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Happy #PecanDay! Why do we LOVE #pecans? Here’s just some of the reasons: ✔️Rich in heart-healthy MUFAs ✔️Among the best plant sources of polyphenols ✔️One of the few plant sources of omega-3 ✔️Grown in Australia, mostly in NSW ✔️Sweet, earthy flavour nutsforlife.com.au/pecan-day…
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Good news for pecan lovers! A new RCT has found snacking on #pecans (in this case, 2 handfuls a day), instead of usual snack foods, improves diet quality & blood lipid measures, including total- and LDL-cholesterol 🙌. nutsforlife.com.au/the-chole…

The cholesterol-lowering benefits of snacking on pecans -

A new study has found that snacking on pecans improves cholesterol levels and overall diet quality. Learn more.

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17 Mar 2025
Snack guilt-free. With protein for muscle recovery, fibre for digestion and healthy fats for your heart, pistachios are the all-in-one super snack. See why they should be in your daily routine: tinyurl.com/2p8aj6be #HealthySnack #Pistachio #PreventionAU
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Podcast episode: Nuts & #guthealth. We’re celebrating #GutHealthMonth by revisiting a VERY popular episode of The Healthy Handful #podcast, with guest @NicoleDynan 🎧 nutsforlife.com.au/resource/…
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The well-studied #MediterraneanDiet diet has a wide range of health benefits. And a major new review suggests a ↓ risk of cognitive impairment & #dementia can be added to the list! nutsforlife.com.au/can-the-m…
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NEW 🎧 episode: What’s in a typical Australian shopping trolley? We asked dietitian and Chief Health Officer at Healthylife, @simonejaustin, to explain. Listen here: nutsforlife.com.au/resource/… #thehealthyhandful #podcast
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