Welcome to Nuts for Life

Welcome to Nuts for Life

We’re Australia’s voice for the vital role nuts play in good health and nutrition. We inspire people to enjoy a healthy handful of nuts every day. An initiative of the Australian nut industry, we also work closely with health professionals, government, and other bodies to improve the nutritional reputation of nuts.

Enjoy a healthy handful of nuts every day.

At least $980 million could be saved in health care costs each year, if all Australians ate 30g of nuts a day.

An Australian research trial suggests whole orchard recycling has the potential to reduce the carbon footprint of almond orchards.

Sustainability Matters

Our new report ‘Sustainability Matters’ offers an overview of the role of nuts within healthy and sustainable diets, and the nut industry’s sustainability initiatives.

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Happy Almond Day! The perfect way to celebrate? With a healthy handful, of course – that’s 30g, or around 20 almonds.

DYK? A new study has summed up the research to date (and there’s been a lot!) on almonds and health. And it’s good news for almond lovers 🙌

In a nutshell, it says eating almonds:
• Does not lead to weight gain
• Reduces LDL (bad) cholesterol
• Lowers (diastolic) blood pressure
And almonds also appear to improve blood sugar measures in certain population groups (ie. Asian Indians).

Happy Almond Day, everyone! 😍

Link in our bio for more on Almond Day.

#almonds #australianalmonds #nuts #nutsforlife #almondday #worldalmondday Australian Almonds

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Happy Almond Day! The perfect way to celebrate? With a healthy handful, of course – that’s 30g, or around 20 almonds. DYK? A new study has summed up the research to date (and there’s been a lot!) on almonds and health. And it’s good news for almond lovers 🙌 In a nutshell, it says eating almonds: • Does not lead to weight gain • Reduces LDL (bad) cholesterol • Lowers (diastolic) blood pressure And almonds also appear to improve blood sugar measures in certain population groups (ie. Asian Indians). Happy Almond Day, everyone! 😍 Link in our bio for more on Almond Day. #almonds #australianalmonds #nuts #nutsforlife #almondday #worldalmondday Australian Almonds

✨RESEARCH UPDATE: A new study has shed light on how the gut microbiota, shaped by what we eat, may help protect heart health ❤️

It showed that different dietary patterns distinctly impact microbiota make-up. And what’s more, plant-rich diets, like the Mediterranean diet, promote an abundance of butyrate-producing ‘good’ bacteria, which help reduce cardiovascular risk.

Butyrate, a type of fatty acid, is produced from the digestion of fibre, from foods like whole grains, legumes, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds, and resistant starch. It’s a gut (and heart) health hero ⭐️

How to increase butyrate levels:
🌰 Eat fibre-rich foods: Include foods like lentils, nuts, grainy bread, brown rice, oats, apples, bananas, and leafy greens in your diet.
🌰 Include resistant starch: Foods like chickpeas, nuts, cooked and then cooled potatoes, and bananas (especially green ones) fuel butyrate-producing bacteria
🌰 Try fermented foods: Foods like yoghurt, sauerkraut and kimchi can also support butyrate production.

#nuts #nutsforlife #guthealth #guthealthy #fibreboost #butyrate #hearthealthy #guthealthmonth @dietitianconnection

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✨RESEARCH UPDATE: A new study has shed light on how the gut microbiota, shaped by what we eat, may help protect heart health ❤️ It showed that different dietary patterns distinctly impact microbiota make-up. And what’s more, plant-rich diets, like the Mediterranean diet, promote an abundance of butyrate-producing ‘good’ bacteria, which help reduce cardiovascular risk. Butyrate, a type of fatty acid, is produced from the digestion of fibre, from foods like whole grains, legumes, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds, and resistant starch. It’s a gut (and heart) health hero ⭐️ How to increase butyrate levels: 🌰 Eat fibre-rich foods: Include foods like lentils, nuts, grainy bread, brown rice, oats, apples, bananas, and leafy greens in your diet. 🌰 Include resistant starch: Foods like chickpeas, nuts, cooked and then cooled potatoes, and bananas (especially green ones) fuel butyrate-producing bacteria 🌰 Try fermented foods: Foods like yoghurt, sauerkraut and kimchi can also support butyrate production. #nuts #nutsforlife #guthealth #guthealthy #fibreboost #butyrate #hearthealthy #guthealthmonth @dietitianconnection

Did you know that nuts aren`t just a delicious snack, but also a powerhouse of fibre?

A fibre-rich diet is vital for a happy, healthy gut. Studies also show that fibre helps keep us fuller for longer, lowers cholesterol and regulates blood sugar levels.

How much fibre do nuts contain 🤔? They all have at least 2g of fibre in a handful, which is roughly the amount in a banana, or a slice of wholemeal bread. 🌰🍌🍞

Top three nuts for fibre:
- Chestnuts: At 4.5g of fibre per handful (around 4 chestnuts) these creamy, sweet nuts top the list for fibre content.
- Almonds: A handful of almonds provides around 3.5g of fibre. They`re perfect for snacking on the go.
- Hazelnuts: These tasty gems contain around 3g of fibre per handful.

Tip: Where possible, look for nuts with their skin on, as these will be higher in fibre.

Eat a handful of nuts each day to reap the benefits! And speak with a dietitian for personal and practical gut health advice. 🙌

#nuts #nutsforlife #guthealth #guthealthmonth #fibrefacts #fibreboost #nuttygoodness @dietitianconnection

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Did you know that nuts aren't just a delicious snack, but also a powerhouse of fibre? A fibre-rich diet is vital for a happy, healthy gut. Studies also show that fibre helps keep us fuller for longer, lowers cholesterol and regulates blood sugar levels. How much fibre do nuts contain 🤔? They all have at least 2g of fibre in a handful, which is roughly the amount in a banana, or a slice of wholemeal bread. 🌰🍌🍞 Top three nuts for fibre: - Chestnuts: At 4.5g of fibre per handful (around 4 chestnuts) these creamy, sweet nuts top the list for fibre content. - Almonds: A handful of almonds provides around 3.5g of fibre. They're perfect for snacking on the go. - Hazelnuts: These tasty gems contain around 3g of fibre per handful. Tip: Where possible, look for nuts with their skin on, as these will be higher in fibre. Eat a handful of nuts each day to reap the benefits! And speak with a dietitian for personal and practical gut health advice. 🙌 #nuts #nutsforlife #guthealth #guthealthmonth #fibrefacts #fibreboost #nuttygoodness @dietitianconnection

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