California Walnuts | Essential Food for Health
California Walnuts: Nutrient Rich Super Food
Nutrient Facts About California Walnuts
- California walnuts are the only nut that contain a significant amount of omega-3s. In fact, walnuts contain nearly 10 times as much omega-3s as the next closet nut, pecans.
- A 1-ounce serving of California walnuts provides 210% of the Daily Value for omega-3s in the form of ALA (alpha-linolenic acid).
- The majority of fat in California walnuts is polyunsaturated.
- California walnuts are cholesterol free.
- California walnuts contain no trans fat.
- California walnuts are a good source of magnesium and copper.
- California walnuts provide protein and dietary fiber.
- California walnuts are loaded with health-promoting antioxidants, including carotenoids and ellagic acid.
- California walnuts are one of the top known food sources of melatonin, a powerful antioxidant.
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