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.

Patient Education Materials

• Health and Nutritional Benefits of Walnuts Flip-Chart New!  - This flip-chart is full of practical healthy tips about heart health and dietary fats.
• Wholly Nutritious Simply Delicious New!  - Nutrition brochure that reviews the unique and proven nutrition & health benefits of California Walnuts.
• Smart Menus with California Walnuts New! - A collection of five recipes developed to showcase the versatility and great taste of California Walnuts.
• Nutrients in One Ounce of Tree Nuts & Peanuts - This chart allows users to compare the nutrients in one-ounce portions of tree nuts and peanuts.
• Omega-3 Content of Tree Nuts & Peanuts Graph - This colorful graph depicts the omega-3 content of tree nuts and peanuts.

Health Professional Resources

• Scientific Summary - A dozen years of clinical research explore the benefits of walnuts unique nutritional profile.