Articles
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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A Word About Price Rises
This article is from our newsletter in July 2025 but it is applicable now as more of our nut costs have gone up again. There is much in the news...
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Why we don't sell Australian walnuts
Walnuts originated in Persia (aka Iran) and have been cultivated for thousands of years (since 7000 BCE). They are thought to be one of the first tree food products known...
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Organics, Certification and Trust
People often ask and comment about Organic Certification... "What's the point?"; "Is it worth it?"; "It's just another piece of red tape bureaucratic pointlessness." We are a business that has...
