In this Nutrition Science Bites episode, supported by Nuts For Life, Ilyse Jones and Prof Clare Collins delve into the nutritional benefits of nuts, addressing nut allergies, common misconceptions about health impacts, and explore the different types of nuts available, their nutritional value and differences between raw and roasted nuts, and also activated nuts. They emphasise the importance of nuts as part of a balanced diet, while considering serving sizes. They explore the various types of nut milks available, and why it is important to read food labels and nutrition information panels. The discussion also covers the cost-effectiveness of nuts as a snack option, emphasising the need for portion control and variety in nut consumption.
This episode was supported by Nuts for life: Everything you need to know about nuts
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