In this Nutrition Science Bites episode, Dr Cassandra Nikodijevic discusses her PhD research on nuts, focusing on their health benefits, particularly in relation to weight management. She explains the concept of 'metabolizable' energy and how this relates to weight change and contributes to the misperception of nuts as causing weight gain. This episode aims to dispel myths surrounding nut consumption and encourage listeners to enjoy nuts without guilt. Our conversation also covers patterns of nut consumption in Australia, nutritional benefits of various nuts, and practical ways to incorporate them into daily diets.

This episode was supported by Nuts for Life: https://www.nutsforlife.com.au/

Nuts 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/

No Money No Time recipes to spice up your nut intake

• Amelia's Nut Roast https://nomoneynotime.com.au/healthy-easy-recipes/amelias-nut-roast
• Gingerbread Granola https://nomoneynotime.com.au/healthy-easy-recipes/gingerbread-granola
• Salad Topper https://nomoneynotime.com.au/healthy-easy-recipes/salad-crunch
• Beetroot, Goats Cheese and Walnut Salad https://nomoneynotime.com.au/healthy-easy-recipes/beetroot-goats-cheese-and-walnut-salad

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Keywords: #nutrition, #nuts, #weightmanagement, #metabolizableenergy, #dietarypatterns, #healthbenefits, #AustralianDiet, #nutconsumption, #plantbased foods, #dietaryresearch, #Nutritionresearch

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