The monounsaturated fats and omega-3 help support heart health by lowering LDL cholesterol levels (“bad” fats) and reducing inflammation in the body. Fibre in nuts also further contributes to these benefits by managing cholesterol levels and supporting digestion.

Importantly, nuts offer protection against irregular blood sugar levels as fats play a role in insulin sensitivity as they slow the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates in the body. This effect is particularly beneficial for managing blood sugar fluctuations, making nuts a great choice for people with diabetes or those looking to stabilise energy levels.

Uses
These nuts can be enjoyed raw, roasted, or blanched. They can be used as an ingredient in all baking products. Add them to smoothies, cheesecakes, raw tarts, cream pies or our delicious Paleo Christmas Cake. Alternatively, grind the nut mixes and use it to healthily bread chicken and fish for baking or frying.

Allergens
Tree nuts, almonds, cashews, macadamia and pecan nuts. Packed in a factory that uses tree nuts, milk, eggs, soy and gluten products

Product of South Africa

A 2019 study found that including a daily portion of mixed nuts led to significant improvements in blood glucose and insulin levels over time. Specifically, after 4 and 8 weeks of daily nut consumption, participants experienced reduced fasting blood glucose and insulin levels compared to their baseline levels at the start of the study