YES! Nuts are good for heart health! ...with Professor Yasmin Probst

In this #NutritionScienceBites episode Prof Clare Collins talks with Prof Yasmine Probst about the latest research on nuts and their benefits for heart health. They discuss the latest research from both observational studies looking at associations with eating nuts and intervention studies testing the impact of eating more nuts on risk factors for heart disease. They dispel common myths about weight gain and highlight practical ways to increase nut consumption.

Key topics

1. Nuts and heart health benefits
2. Recommended nut intake for heart health
3. Myths about nuts and weight gain
4. Nutritional components of nuts (fiber, fats, phytochemicals)
5. Impact of nuts on heart disease risk factors, including blood cholesterol and blood pressure

This episode was supported by Nuts for Life: https://www.nutsforlife.com.au/

Check the Heart Foundation information about Heart Healthy Eating Patterns https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/healthy-living/healthy-eating/heart-healthy-eating-pattern

Nuts for Life: Everything you need to know about nuts https://www.nutsforlife.com.au/resource/fact-sheet-everything-you-need-to-know-about-nuts/

Nuts for life: What does a 30 gram serve of nuts look like? https://www.nutsforlife.com.au/resource/what-does-a-30g-serve-of-nuts-look-like/

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