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 topicsNuts and heart health benefitsRecommended nut intake for heart healthMyths about nuts and weight gainNutritional components of nuts (fiber, fats, phytochemicals)Impact of nuts on heart disease risk factors, including blood cholesterol and blood pressureThis 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-patternNuts 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/To access the Healthy Eating Quiz: Click on the top right hand 'green button' called 'How healthy is my diet' https://nomoneynotime.com.au/Want a more Personalised Food, Nutrient Assessment Report? Use our Australian Eating Survey - For a 50% discount enter the 'DietCheck' code at the checkout! Purchase here https://australianeatingsurvey.com.au/Here's the link to the No Money No Time closed Facebook group (be sure to take the Healthy Eating Quiz first) https://www.facebook.com/groups/386824626838448Our No Money No Time email: [email protected] and our Nutrition Science Bites email: [email protected] Are you in a position to make donation to support our No Money No Time website? Donate hereKeywords: #nuts, #hearthealth, #nutrition, #dietaryfiber, #antioxidants, #cholesterol, #bloodpressure, #bloodsugar, #weightmanagement, #AustralianDiet, #nutritionmyths Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.