Nuts, seeds and heart health [re-release]

In recognition of World Heart Day (29 September), we're re-releasing a popular episode on the role of nuts and seeds in cardiovascular health, including the latest recommendations and implications for practice. At the time of recording in 2022, the New Zealand Heart Foundation had recently updated its position statement on nuts, seeds, and heart health. While now a couple of years old, the evidence underpinning these recommendations remains current and robust. Our guest, Lily Henderson (then National Nutrition Advisor at the New Zealand Heart Foundation) played a central role in developing the updated statement. She discusses the key findings and shares practical tips on how to include nuts and seeds in daily eating habits to support heart health, and to improve heart health outcomes. Key take-outs: ·       Nuts and seeds are an important part of a heart-healthy dietary pattern ·       Benefits to cholesterol are seen with as little as 15g of nuts a day ·       Enjoy nuts and seeds in forms as close to their natural form as possible, to provide crunch, texture and a heart health boost. Access episode webpage: https://www.nutsforlife.com.au/resource/nuts-seeds-and-heart-health-re-release/  About today's guest Lily Henderson has more than 15 years of experience working in public health as a registered dietitian in New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Australia. Her roles have included policy development, nutrition communications and advisory to a wide range of stakeholders. She is passionate about using the latest evidence to educate kiwis with simple and meaningful lifestyle messages. Supporting resources Nuts, seeds and heart health position statement https://assets.heartfoundation.org.nz/documents/nutrition/position-statements/nuts-and-seeds-position-statement.pdf Nuts and cardiovascular disease: What does the science say? https://www.nutsforlife.com.au/resource/nuts-and-cardiovascular-disease-what-does-the-science-say/ Fact sheet: Nuts and cardiovascular health https://www.nutsforlife.com.au/resource/nuts-and-heart-health/ Sign up to NutENews Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn Credits Host: Belinda Neville Contact us [email protected]