Nuts and health Nuts are a healthy plant food because they are high in healthy fats, protein and fibre, yet they’re often the source of confusion for those wanting to manage their weight. Lisa Yates, Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian and Program Manager of Nuts for Life answers some of your common questions about nuts below. …
Just 30g of nuts a day, which is around a handful, can help you meet your daily nutrient needs and maintain your health. In fact, science shows eating a handful of nuts five or more times a week can lower your risk of heart disease by 30-50%, reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes by …
Q. Are raw nuts better than roasted nuts? A. There are only minor nutritional differences between raw and roasted nuts, so enjoy them both. Nuts roasted in oil only contain around 5% more fat than raw nuts. This is because roasted nuts actually absorb very little of the oil they’re roasted in. And in terms …
A vegetarian is someone who consumes a diet consisting mostly of plant based foods including fruit, vegetables, mushrooms, legumes, nuts, seeds and grains. Some vegetarians also consume eggs and dairy foods. There are many reasons why someone might choose to follow a vegetarian diet, including religious beliefs, animal rights, environmental concerns and for health benefits. …
Tree nuts such as almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, chestnuts, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios and walnuts are full of beneficial substances for good health. Despite this, tree nut allergies, are a common food allergy in infants and children, that can persist into adulthood. While peanuts are a legume and not a tree nut up …
How do you get all the benefits of various tree nuts in one package? A handful of mixed nuts are nature’s own vitamin pill. Just like fruit and vegetables, nuts such as almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, chestnuts, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios and walnuts are packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals beneficial to …
