Registered Dietitians - California Walnuts

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Heart-Check Mark!: Walnuts are a key heart-healthy food recognized and supported by the American Heart Association.
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Nutrients in 1 oz of Walnuts - California Walnuts: 12 halves provides: 2.5g of ALA (the plant-?based source of omega-3 fatty acid) 4g of protein, 2g of fiber, 10% of your daily value of magnesium and phosphorus, & antioxidants (13.126 mmol/gram).
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February is American Heart Month!: Certified by the AHA as a heart-healthy food that can be easily identified with the Heart-Check mark, California Walnuts are a great way to show some heart in a delicious way.
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Don't miss out on our SCAN Webinar!: Receive one unit of CE this month by participating in the California Walnut Board/SCAN Webinar with renowned health expert Dr. David Katz who will present "Feet, Forks & Fate."
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Join us in New York for Food For Your Whole Life 2012: Featuring internationally recognized health experts to share new research on nutrition -including Dr. Mehmet Oz, Dr. Michael Roizen and Dr. David Katz! Reserve your tickets today!
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Pasta with Winter Squash & Walnuts: Dr. Andrew Weil is an advocate for optimum health, and this recipes is a simple, great tasting way to strive towards that goal. Enjoy this pasta tosse... Read More

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Turkey and Walnuts En Papillote: The French technique of baking food in parchment paper (en papillote) keeps food moist and aromatic. Oven-roasted sweet potato wedges and a bowl of wh... Read More

Walnuts and Health

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Smart Nutrition™

Walnuts are one of the few whole foods that contribute many beneficial nutrients to the diet. A one ounce serving of walnuts provides:

2.6 grams of ALA
4 grams of protein (9% of DV)
2 grams of fiber (8% of DV)
A good source of magnesium (44.79 mg/oz)
A good source of phosphorous (98.09 mg/oz)

Health Resources

Clinical Studies: Links to over fifteen years of clinical research on walnuts.

California Walnuts Nutrition & Scientific Research: Download this resource guide for health professionals.

Nutrition Information: Read more about walnuts’ unique nutrient composition.

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How California Walnuts Stack Up

Alpha Lineolic Acid Content (grams/ounce) Plant-Based Omega-3 Fatty Acid

USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 23, September 2010

© California Walnut Commission 1996 - 2012

Supportive but not conclusive research shows that eating 1.5 ounces of walnuts per day, as part of a low saturated fat and low cholesterol diet, and not resulting in increased caloric intake may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. U.S. Food and Drug Administration, March 2004.

One ounce of walnuts provides 18g of total fat, 2.5g of monounsaturated fat, 13g of polyunsaturated fat, including 2.5g of alpha-linolenic acid – the plant-based omega-3.