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California Walnuts | Essential Food for Health

Research and Resources

WALNUTS ARE THE 21ST CENTURY ‘SUPER FOOD’
There are few foods that are as nutritiously complete and good for the human body as walnuts. For more than a dozen years, research by highly-respected scientific and clinical experts has continued to reveal that this “Super Food” is packed with nutrients that positively affect the body on a multitude of levels.

Walnuts are unique as one of the most nutrient-dense whole food sources of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an essential omega-3 fatty acid. Numerous studies have concluded that omega-3s help reduce the risk for heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity and clinical depression.

The bottom line is that walnuts contribute nutrients essential to a healthy lifestyle. Eating walnuts is one of the easiest things a person can do to improve his or her health. Best of all, they taste great and are ideally suited for inclusion in any diet, as part of meals or snacks.

Health Research Update
This document provides an overview of walnut health research studies. Abstracts are provided as well as full citations allowing users to locate original articles.

Expert Statements
Expert statements are written by health and research professionals. They are one-page documents written in a consumer-friendly style. They are intended to provide a brief overview of how walnuts relate to a certain research or health topic. They can be shared with patients or fellow healthcare professionals.

The Cardiovascular Benefits of Walnuts

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- Walnuts & Diabetes
- Walnuts & Weight Management
- Walnuts, Melatonin and Healthy Aging

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