Health & nutrition

Everyone’s talking about healthy eating these days.

Whitworths range of fruits, nuts and seeds are a tasty, convenient way for you to enjoy a healthy diet as part of a healthy lifestyle. A well balanced diet is one of the keys to staying in good health. Dried fruits, nuts and seeds are a natural source of the nutrition required to keep you in tip top condition. What’s more, they can easily be incorporated into your daily diet, providing the essential nutrition you need to lead an active, healthy lifestyle.

Rich in vitamins and minerals for vitality and wellbeing, dried fruits are high in fibre. They also have considerably more nutrients than the equivalent weight of fresh fruit. That’s because the nutrients are concentrated when the water is removed. Nuts are now widely regarded as a ‘superfood’ in relation to nutritional health. They contain health-giving properties that also help disease prevention and can assist with boosting the immune system.

Seeds are rich in essential fatty acids and are also low in saturated fats. They’re also a great natural source of protein. Chew them slowly because the more you grind them down, the more nutrients are released! Healthy eating is becoming more popular; Fruit (whether fresh or dried), nuts, pulses and cereals all play a crucial part in this.

Whitworth's products contain many of the essential vitamins and minerals which are necessary for a complete and healthy diet. The pages in this section will help you identify the nutrients found in our products and give you invaluable advice on how to eat your way to a healthier life.