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Brazils Break out of Bolivia Blockade!
We are truly being tested in our commitment to our global village economy. First we were waiting for months for those poor cranberries to break through the bottleneck caused by...
Now Using Australian Lake Salt for Activation
After a decade and a half of dedication to Himalayan Crystal Salt, we have now found an alternative that we like even more.... Allow me to introduce you to Western...
Raw, Roasted or Activated Nuts: What difference does it really make?
Nuts are a magnificent, generous and wonderful gift of Nature - delicious little morsels that taste great and also pack heaps of nutrition and energy in them. But, the way...
WHY WALNUTS LOOK LIKE BRAINS (and what they actually do for yours)
The Uncanny Resemblance A walnut has two hemispheres, a wrinkly cortex, and a central groove — just like the human brain. Various ancient cultures believed foods that resembled body parts...
8 REASONS TO TRY TOTALLY NUTS ACTIVATED TAHINI
Tahini is a pantry staple. It is a fantastically versatile and useful thing to have - tahini can be used in everything from biscuits to salad dressings and desserts. Our...
What's the Difference between Soy Sauce and Tamari?
Everyone knows soy sauce - and the assumption is often that tamari and soy sauce are interchangeable and the same. Yes, you may be able to substitute one for the...
What IS 'Healthy' Food?
These days it feels like everyone - doctors in white coats, wellness personalities on social media, celebrity chefs, your neighbour, your cousin's dog - has Very Strong Opinions on what...
GOOD-BYE ACO, HELLO SOUTHERN CROSS!
Totally Nuts has been operating for over 15 years (that number still shocks me!) and we have always been committed to using ONLY certified organic ingredients, using ONLY eco cleaning...
Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids - all you need to know!
Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids are both polyunsaturated fats that our bodies need in order to function. Omega-3 Fatty Acids: The main omega-3 fatty acids are Eicosapaentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexanoic...
MUFA's and PUFA's: All about both, and the difference between them
The acronyms for Monounsaturated Fatty Acids and Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (MUFA's and PUFA's) are so much more fun than the full term - it makes you want to go and...
Not all Cinnamon is Equal!
You may think that the cinnamon you buy from a store is simply, well, cinnamon. But actually there are four different types of cinnamon, and they are not all equal....
Is Almond Skin Good or Bad for you?
I am often asked at the market about almond skins, and whether they should or should not be removed. As with so many things, we want a simple 'yes' or...
