Heart Foundation dietitian Gemma O'Hanlon joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive to bust common myths about nuts and weight gain, revealing that a staggering 98% of people don't meet their daily 30-gram requirement. 

She explained how eating a handful of any unsalted nut variety each day provides essential fibre and can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease.

Heart Foundation dietitian Gemma O'Hanlon joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive to bust common myths about nuts and weight gain, revealing that a staggering 98% of people don't meet their daily 30-gram requirement. 
She explained how eating a handful of any unsalted nut variety each day provides essential fibre and can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease.

4BC Drive, live every weekday afternoon. With the latest news, 4BC will keep you updated on your drive home.

4BC Drive, live every weekday afternoon. With the latest news, 4BC will keep you updated on your drive home.

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Why 98% of us are missing out on a simple daily habit that slashes heart disease risk

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Public policy expert Dr Scott Prasser joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive to strongly criticise the Queensland government's $100 Back to School Boost, labelling it a "placebo policy" that fails to target families in genuine need.

The pair discussed how universal, non-means-tested handouts contribute to inflation, ultimately suggesting alternative solutions like tax deductibility or cutting government spending entirely.

Public policy expert Dr Scott Prasser joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive to strongly criticise the Queensland government's $100 Back to School Boost, labelling it a "placebo policy" that fails to target families in genuine need.
The pair discussed how universal, non-means-tested handouts contribute to inflation, ultimately suggesting alternative solutions like tax deductibility or cutting government spending entirely.

Could making school costs tax-deductible solve Queensland’s back-to-school cash grab?

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Brisbane City Council is tackling the housing crisis by proposing massive high-rise developments of up to 30 storeys around major shopping centres like Carindale and Indooroopilly.

The move has sparked severe backlash from locals in suburbs like Wynnum, who fear the changing landscape despite the Council's assurances of better transport and housing supply.

Brisbane City Council is tackling the housing crisis by proposing massive high-rise developments of up to 30 storeys around major shopping centres like Carindale and Indooroopilly.
The move has sparked severe backlash from locals in suburbs like Wynnum, who fear the changing landscape despite the Council's assurances of better transport and housing supply.

News Deep Dive: How Brisbane City Council plans to fix the housing crisis

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Why 98% of us are missing out on a simple daily habit that slashes heart disease risk

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