Why Choose Organic Nuts?
Nuts are well known as little nutrient powerhouses. They’re naturally tasty, satisfying, and packed with plant protein, fibre, vitamin E and heart-healthy fats. Adding a handful of nuts to your week can do wonders for your health.
But not all nuts are created equal. How they’re grown and processed makes a big difference, both for your health and for that of our planet.
The Hidden Side of Conventional Nuts
Conventional nuts are often sprayed multiple times during the growing season to protect against pests and disease. They are then treated again after harvest with pesticides or fungicides to prevent mould and extend shelf life.
Because many nuts have naturally high oil content, they absorb chemicals more readily than other foods. Their soft, permeable shells make it easy for sprays and treatments to seep through, meaning residues don’t just stay on the outside, they end up inside the nut itself. Choosing organic helps you avoid this chemical load.
Why Nuts Deserve a Place in Your Diet
Despite the risks of conventional farming, the nutritional benefits of nuts themselves are undeniable. Nuts bring a unique mix of nutrients that many of us don’t get enough of:
Good fats – monounsaturated, polyunsaturated and omega-3 fats that help support heart health.
Fibre – important for digestion, blood sugar balance, and cholesterol management.
Vitamin E and phytochemicals – protective compounds that support long-term wellbeing.
Essential minerals – including copper, magnesium, zinc and selenium, vital for everyday health.
A Closer Look at Our Organic Nuts
Each nut has its own special strengths:
Organic Walnuts – One of the best plant sources of omega-3 ALA, as well as offering magnesium and dietary fibre. With their high oil content (around 65%) walnuts are especially prone to absorbing sprays — making organic the smarter choice.
Organic Brazil Nuts – A natural selenium powerhouse. Selenium is particularly important for New Zealanders, as our soils are low in this essential mineral. Just one or two Brazil nuts a day can meet your daily needs.
Organic Cashews – Creamy and versatile, cashews provide plant-based protein along with important minerals.
Organic Almonds – Known for their vitamin E content and magnesium content, almonds also provide a balance of healthy fats, protein and fibre to help support steady energy.
Organic Pecans – Rich in healthy monounsaturated fats and antioxidants, they also provide fibre and essential minerals.
Shop our full range of organic nuts here.
Why Organic Matters
Choosing organic nuts is clearly important in reducing your chemical exposure. But there’s more to it. It also means protecting soil health, waterways and pollinators by avoiding synthetic sprays and fertilisers. Organic farming works with nature, to create healthier ecosystems and better outcomes for future harvests.
So next time you reach for a bag of nuts, remember it’s more than a question of price. By choosing organic, you’re choosing food that’s better for you, better for farmers, and better for Mother Nature.
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