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How many nuts is a handful? Pick a nut and see what 30 g looks like

Nuts are a staple of Mediterranean eating, but they are also very energy-dense. The research most people quote uses about 30 g a day.

Pick a nut, move the slider and see the calories, protein and fibre in your handful, plus how it compares with the 30 g used in the PREDIMED trial. Includes the evidence, simple ways to fit nuts in and who should take care.

Orange nuts in a small bowl, next to the title: how many nuts is a handful

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