Goji Berries: Health Benefits, Nutrients & Risks
Goji berries are among one of the healthiest foods used in traditional cultures. Yet, these little berries have copped some criticism since their r...
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With The Nut Market's In-house nutritionist, Elise Goldsworthy
What is Trail Mix? And why is it good for you?
We now know nuts are good for you. We can agree that seeds are very healthy. Certainly we’ve established the health benefits of dried fruit. At the...
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Plant-based foods for breastfeeding mums
My only food rule for breastfeeding mums is this: just eat! Eat your usual meals and don’t be shy about snacking. I have never in my life been as h...
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Health Benefits of Dried Blueberries
Blueberries are among some of the healthiest fruits you can eat. But what about dried blueberries? Are they just as good for you as fresh blueberri...
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Cacao vs. Cocoa Powder: Facts & Health Benefits
You’ve been reading the words ‘cacao or cocoa’ for years and wondering if it’s just a perpetual spelling error that everyone is missing. Or maybe y...
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Dried Apricots: A Healthy Pop of Gold
Dried Apricots may be an unassuming dried fruit, but they are also full of nutritional value. They’re plump, chewy and have a characteristic tartne...
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Dates: The Healthiest of All Dried Fruits
Dates have been revered for centuries as the ‘fruit of the kings’. It’s one of the most delicious, sweet treats nature has offered. I can certainly...
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Zinc: Your Immune System’s Best Weapon
Zinc is an essential mineral which is required for many important bodily functions. I remember one biochemistry lecturer at university described zi...
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Best Vegan Snacks
Vegan diets can be healthy, as long as you’re doing them right. Some key nutrients tend to be lower in poorly planned vegan diets. This is why it’s...
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The Healing Benefits of Açaí Powder
What’s up with Açai Powder? Is it really worth the hype? Does it deserve the title of superfood or even superfruit? I’ll be honest, I thought açai ...
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Prunes - For Your Bowels & Bones
If there’s one thing prunes are most commonly associated with, it’s surely their benefits as a natural remedy for constipation. Did you know prunes...
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Why You Need Fibre (3 surprising reasons)
We hear it all the time. “It’s important to include dietary fibre as part of a healthy balanced diet.” But do you really know why you need fibre? ...
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Sultanas: The Perfect Dried Fruit Snack
From sitting on a preschool seat, wrestling a box of sultanas, to generously tumbling rum-soaked sultanas into a Christmas cake. My experience of t...
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