Nutritional Info


A handful of nuts a day may keep the doctor away!

Why Should I Eat Nuts Regularly?

Many health benefits are attributable to nuts as they are a great source of essential vitamins and minerals.

What Health Benefits do Nuts have?

Weight Management

Why not snack on healthy and nutritious nuts instead of unhealthy biscuits and cakes. As nuts are high in fibre and protein, a handful of nuts is likely to satisfy you for longer periods. The inclusion of nuts into a healthy balanced diet and exercise plan is beneficial to weight management.


Nuts are naturally high in fibre which is vital for healthy bowel function and also helps lower blood cholesterol.

Cholesterol Free

Nuts are Cholesterol Free!


Nuts contain many oils which are known to have health benefits. These 'healthy oils' contain both monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats (including Omega-3) which are known to help lower total cholesterol.

Plant Sterols

Nuts are high in plant sterols which help lower cholesterol by blocking the amount of cholesterol that is absorbed in the body.

Low GI

Most nuts have a low glycemic index (GI) which means the carbohydrates break down more slowly, i.e. releases glucose more progressively into the bloodstream. Including foods with low GI into your diet may allow for better management of blood sugar levels and cholesterol levels, which in turn may decrease the risk of many diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Due to slow and progressive release of glucose, low GI foods are beneficial for diabetics.


Nuts are very rich in a variety of antioxidants, in particular Vitamin E and Selenium. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that protects the body from harmful toxins that cause free radical damage to cells. Vitamin E may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. The antioxidant Selenium is known to help enhance the immune system and also helps control cell damage. Due to its ability to control cell damage, selenium may help prevent certain cancers such as prostate and colon cancer.


Folate is known to have many health benefits, it may decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease, strokes, and cancer. Extra sources of folate are essential for pregnant women, as the levels of folate decreases during pregnancy which may cause birth defects.


Magnesium is an essential mineral for hundreds of different chemical processes in the human body. Most importantly magnesium is essential for good bone structure and also for the relaxation of muscles and the nervous system.


Zinc is also an essential mineral that is found in every cell of the human body, it is a vital substance for many chemical reactions in the body. More specifically, Zinc helps maintain a strong immune system and helps in the protection and healing of the skin.


Arginine is an amino acid which helps boost the immune system and also helps increase blood flow to the heart and brain.