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The prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is increasing across the globe.
Here in Australia, it affects two in five adults. NAFLD is fast becoming a significant public health concern in western countries, including Australia, particularly as it’s also the main cause of chronic liver disease.
So, what does the evidence say in terms of prevention and treatment of this disease?
Join me as I speak with Senior Lecturer at Monash University, Dr Barbara Cardoso, to learn more.
We discuss her latest research findings, including the role of the Mediterranean diet, and just how crucial diet is in helping to reduce the risk of NAFLD.
Access episode webpage: https://www.nutsforlife.com.au/resource/episode-42-fatty-liver-disease-whats-the-latest/ 
About today’s guest
Dr Barbara Cardoso is an internationally-recognised nutritional biochemist and holds a Senior Lecturer position in the Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food at Monash University. 
Her research encompasses trials and epidemiological analysis to unravel how including nuts as part of a regular diet can mitigate cognitive decline in high-risk populations.
Dr Cardoso is listed in the top 1% worldwide for expertise on nuts (0.52%).
Supporting resources
Effect of nut consumption on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/10/2394
Intake of nuts and seeds is associated with a lower prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in US Adults: Findings from 2005–2018 NHANES
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022316622004096?via%3Dihub
Associations between nut intake, cognitive function and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in older adults in the United States: NHANES 2011-14
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8127249/
 
Nut consumption and the prevalence and severity of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7774938/
 
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Perimenopause, menopause, post-menopause . . . terms synonymous with being female. And with this, comes a host of transitions and changes that are inevitable.
What are the best foods, nutrients, and exercise routines, to help prepare women entering this life stage, and help get them to the other side? We asked perimenopause dietitian, Angelique Clark.
We dive into how women can support their body with the right nutrients for mid-life, perimenopause, and post-menopause. We also unpack the lifestyle choices that offer the best outcomes.
From choline and wholegrains, to alcohol and caffeine, and where nuts fit in . . . we discuss it all.
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https://www.nutsforlife.com.au/resource/episode-41-perimenopause-and-menopause-can-nutrition-and-nuts-help/ 
About today’s guest
Ange is an Advanced Accredited Sports Dietitian with more than 15 years of experience working extensively with elite female fitness and figure athletes, as well as fitness centres and celebrities for transformation campaigns.
She helps active women over 35 understand their physiology, use it to their advantage and uncomplicate nutrition for sustainable results, to nourish a high-performing lifestyle as they transition into mid-life.
Ange is best known for her evidence-based, practical and results-driven nutrition prescription and her comfortable, empathetic and inspiring communication style. She is also passionate about transforming kitchens into 'peri-performance hubs' with simple, delicious, science-backed recipes that the entire family can benefit from.
Supporting resources
Association of major dietary protein sources with all‐cause and cause‐specific mortality: Prospective cohort study
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.119.015553
Association of dietary carbohydrate and fibre ratio with postmenopausal bone mineral density and prevalence of osteoporosis: A cross-sectional study
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0297332
Body composition, physical activity, and menopause symptoms: how do they relate?
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38442308/
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Plant proteins, plant-based, plant-forward – these eating patterns have increased in popularity and have received lots of attention over the last few years.

But today, we’re not talking about meat analogues or alternatives that are made to look like or replicate meat. We’re discussing whole foods which have been in our diets, and on our plates, for thousands of years . . . we’re talking nuts and legumes!

We speak with Kathy La Macchia, from the Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council (GLNC), to unpack the benefits of these natural plant proteins – what they offer to both human and planetary health, and why Australians need to focus on eating more.
Access episode webpage: https://www.nutsforlife.com.au/resource/episode-40-the-power-of-plant-proteins/ 

About today’s guest
Katherine La Macchia is the General Manager of GLNC, a not-for-profit organisation that advocates for the nutritional benefits of grains, legumes and plant-based diets through evidence-based information.

Kathy is an Australian dietitian with more than 25 years of international experience in food and dietetics. She sits on multiple nutrition and sustainability advisory groups, focusing on improving the food supply for all.

Supporting resources

Towards healthier and more sustainable diets in the Australian context: comparison of current diets with the Australian Dietary Guidelines and the EAT-Lancet Planetary Health Diet

Modelling the replacement of red and processed meat with plant-based alternatives and the estimated effect on insulin sensitivity in a cohort of Australian adults

Substitution of animal-based with plant-based foods on cardiometabolic health and all-cause mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies

Plant-based dietary patterns for human and planetary health

A global assessment of the water footprint of farm animal products

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The last three years have seen massive disruptions - from the global pandemic and climate crisis, to slowing economies – which have affected many aspects of human life, and are impacting consumer needs.
So, what does this mean for food?
We speak with Australian Macadamias Marketing Manager, Jacqui Price, who walks us through the findings of an in-depth exploration of food trends, obtained through the lens of global opinion leaders.  Hear about these emerging macro food trends that the experts predict will shape the world of food in the coming years.
Access episode webpage: https://www.nutsforlife.com.au/resource/episode-39-food-trends/ 
About today’s guest
Jacqui Price is a marketing professional with extensive experience in marketing, brand strategy, and new product commercialisation in the food, agribusiness, and beverage industries.
She has worked with a diverse range of well-known brands and companies covering retail, foodservice, manufacturing, and business to business, and holds a Masters of Business (Marketing).
Jacqui currently manages the Australian macadamia industry’s $2 million annual marketing program, involving domestic and international marketing, category building, promotion, advertising, and brand development.
Supporting resources
https://trade.australian-macadamias.org/white-paper-the-8-big-emerging-food-trends-revealed-by-global-opinion-leaders/
https://www.australian-macadamias.org/consumer/recipes/
https://www.nutsforlife.com.au/recipes/
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In this episode, the ‘Best of 2023’, we wrap up the year by reflecting on the highlights.
Our dietitians share the most interesting things we learnt in 2023, on a topic close to our hearts: nuts and health!
The Healthy Handful podcast host, Belinda Neville, speaks with colleague and Accredited Practising Dietitian Maree Hall, to uncover the best, most popular and most interesting this year – from nut research, to recipes, podcasts, news articles, and more.  
Some of which may surprise you!
About today’s guest
Maree Hall is the Digital and Communications Manager at Nuts for Life.
Based in Brisbane, Maree has more than 15 years’ experience in communications across a range of channels, working primarily with consumer and healthcare professional audiences. During the past decade she has worked within the food industry sector, as well as for the professions’ national body, Dietitians Australia.
Supporting resources:
Research paper series: Nuts2022 – Nuts and health research
https://www.nutsforlife.com.au/resource/global-experts-endorse-nuts/
Research paper: Tree nut and peanut consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2161831323003095?via%3Dihub
Nuts and health research summaries
https://www.nutsforlife.com.au/resource-library/?1&nut=&article-type=69
Omega-3 fatty acids in nuts
https://www.nutsforlife.com.au/resource/omega-3-fatty-acids-in-nuts/
Nuts for Life Resource Library

https://www.nutsforlife.com.au/resource-library/?1&nut=&article-type=&type-resources=71%2C44%2C70%2C48
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Did you know that around 1.9 million Australians are living with diabetes? And type 2 diabetes, which is largely preventable, accounts for 85-90% of all cases - and is increasing each year.
So, how can nuts help? What’s their role in reducing diabetes risk, and managing existing diabetes?
We speak with Diabetes Victoria dietitian Tim McMaster, who has a wealth of experience in diabetes.   
He explains the role of nutrition in preventing and managing diabetes, how the primary clinical goal of diabetes management goes beyond just managing blood glucose levels, and more.
 
Plus, he explains a potential role for nuts in preventing type 2 diabetes, and where they fit within diabetes dietary recommendations. And he allays the idea that cashews and chestnuts need to be avoided! 
 
 Access episode webpage: https://www.nutsforlife.com.au/resource/episode-37-whats-the-best-diet-for-diabetes-prevention-and-management/

About today’s guest
Tim is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Sports Dietitian, based in Melbourne. 
He has been working in diabetes for more than 10 years and is a senior diabetes dietitian with Diabetes Victoria. He is also the director of his online private practice 'Master Nutrition', which specialises in his two favourite areas of nutrition, diabetes nutrition and sports nutrition.   
When Tim isn’t working, he enjoys spending time with his young family, drinking coffee and watching all kinds of sports (not necessarily in that order). Occasionally, he still pulls on the running shoes, when his body allows it.
Supporting resources
Durability of a primary care-led weight-management intervention for remission of type 2 diabetes: 2-year results of the DiRECT open-label, cluster-randomised trial
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30852132/
Intensive lifestyle intervention for remission of early type 2 diabetes in primary care in Australia: DiRECT-Aus
https://diabetesjournals.org/care/article/doi/10.2337/dc23-0781/153542/Intensive-Lifestyle-Intervention-for-Remission-of
Nuts in the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/4/878
 
Associations between plant-based dietary patterns and risks of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and mortality – a systematic review and meta-analysis
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10548756/
Nuts and diabetes
https://www.nutsforlife.com.au/resource/nuts-and-diabetes/
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