About this episode

Eating nuts regularly is linked with major health benefits. But consumption data (in Australia and around the globe), suggests that most people do not meet recommendations for nut intake.

So, what's preventing Australians from eating more nuts? And how can we turn this around.

Dr. Elizabeth Neale, from the University of Wollongong takes us through the evidence.

Elizabeth discusses some of the key factors that inhibit people from eating enough nuts, plus what's needed to encourage greater consumption. She also outlines the crucial role of health professionals in helping people to meet nut intake targets.

About today's guest

Dr Elizabeth Neale is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian. She completed her PhD in nutrition at the University of Wollongong in 2012, where she now works as a Senior Lecturer.

Elizabeth's research focuses on the evidence-based framework in nutrition, with a particular focus on systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Her work also explores the impact of nut consumption on risk factors for chronic diseases.

Supporting resources

Barriers and facilitators to nut consumption: A narrative review

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33297407/

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Host: Belinda Neville

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