Health Professionals

Patient Education

Need materials to educate your patients?

California Walnuts offers a wide variety of materials and resources. The following brochures are available at this time. Please note that requests are processed as quickly as possible, but it may take 2-3 weeks to receive your brochure(s). PDF versions of the brochures are also available. Download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader by clicking here.

Health Professional Resources

California Walnuts Nutrition & Scientific Research

This resource for health professionals includes walnut nutrition information, health research, expert tips, serving size and usage information, a list of patient education materials and more.

California Walnuts Nutrition & Scientific Research

Nutrients in One Ounce of Tree Nuts

Nutrients in One Ounce of Tree Nuts - This chart allows users to compare the nutrients in one-ounce portions of tree nuts.

Nutrients Chart

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.

 Walnuts Flip-Chart


Wholly Nutritious Simply Delicious 

Wholly Nutritious Simply Delicious New! - Nutrition brochure that reviews the unique and proven nutrition & health benefits of California Walnuts (pdf download only).

Nutrition Brochure

Smart Menus with California Walnuts

Smart Menus with California Walnuts New! - A collection of five recipes developed to showcase the versatility and great taste of California Walnuts (pdf download only).

Recipe Brochure

Omega-3 Content of Tree Nuts & Peanuts Graph

Omega-3 Content of Tree Nuts & Peanuts Graph - This colorful graph depicts the omega-3 content of tree nuts and peanuts (pdf download only).

Omega-3 Content Graph

Portion Plate Tool

Use this tool to assess whether you are eating a reasonable amount of vegetables, meat, etc.

Download Portion Plate Tool

portion plate tool pad

This handy notepad is designed to inspire healthier well balanced meals that the follow the 2010 Dietary Guidelines with portion size information, tips and more!

Download Portion Plate Tool Pad

Solve the portion puzzle poster

This convenient poster includes our portion plate graphic to serve as a tool to assess whether you are eating a reasonable amount of vegetables, meat, etc.

Download Solve the Portion Puzzle Poster

Cognitive Crossword Puzzle

Engage your brain with the Cognitive Crossword Puzzle, which highlights the wonders of walnuts.

Download the Cognitive Crossword Puzzle

Download the Cognitive Crossword Puzzle Answer Key

Walnut Recipes and The Mediterranean Diet

A collection of recipes similar to the nutritious cuisine of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea.

Download Walnut Recipes and the Mediterranean Diet

Walnut Recipes and Cancer Prevention

A collection of plant-based recipes that include a variety of brightly colored vegetables and fruits, whole grains, beans and walnuts.

Download Walnut Recipes and Cancer Prevention

Smart for the Heart: Recipes with Heart Healthy Walnuts

A collection of recipes that include heart healthy fruits and vegetables, whole grains, high fiber foods and the right types of fats.

Download Smart for the Heart: Recipes with Heart Healthy Walnuts

Diabetes Friendly Recipes

A collection of six diabetes-friendly recipes developed to showcase the versatility of California walnuts. Recipes in this brochure can be found in the recipes section of the website.

Download Diabetes Friendly Recipes

California Walnut Butter recipe card

A simple recipe with a variety of delicious uses.

Download Walnut Butter Recipe Card

Mollie Katzen’s Walnut Pesto recipe card

Delicious and easy to make.

Download Mollie Katzen's Walnut Pesto Recipe Card

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  • Nutrients in One Ounce of Tree Nuts & Peanuts
  • Walnut Recipes and the Mediterranean Diet
  • Walnut Recipes and Cancer Prevention
  • Smart for the Heart: Recipes with Heart Healthy Walnuts
  • Portion Plate Tool
  • Portion Plate Pad (50 tear-off sheets per pad)
  • California Walnut Butter Recipe Card
  • Mollie Katzen's Walnut Pesto Recipe Card
  • Diabetes Friendly Recipes