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February 29, 2012
Walnuts May Boost Memory and Improve Cognitive Function: New Results From Landmark PREDIMED Study
October 13, 2011
U.S. & SOUTH KOREAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT A WIN FOR CALIFORNIA WALNUT INDUSTRY

The California walnut industry welcomed the news of the passage of the United States and South Korean Free Trade Agreement (KORUS), which is expected to bring immediate duty reduction to walnuts exported to the Korean market.

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September 19, 2011
Walnuts Boost Cognitive Function
Walnuts Boost Cognitive Function

True or False: Walnuts can improve the odds of correctly answering a true or false question. The answer is true according to newly published research in the British Journal of Nutrition.

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September 6, 2011
California Walnut Harvest in Wine Country

Join us as we uncover a walnut’s journey from orchard to table amidst the bountiful backdrop of California’s Napa Valley - an event for media professionals only.

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September 2, 2011
CALIFORNIA WALNUT INDUSTRY EXPECTS EXCEPTIONAL, HIGH QUALITY CROP 2011 NASS Crop Estimate Announced

Today, the USDA NASS California Field Office released the annual crop estimate for walnuts, predicting the annual walnut yield to be 485,000 short tons.

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September 1, 2011
Breast Cancer Risk Drops When Diet Includes Walnuts, Marshall Researchers Find

The risk of breast cancer dropped significantly in mice when their regular diet included a  modest amount of walnut, Marshall University researchers report in the  journal Nutrition and Cancer.

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June 24, 2011
LEADING HEALTH EXPERTS REVEAL NEW DIRECTIONS IN NUTRITION

The California Walnut Commission’s Food For Your Whole Life™ webcast presents a distinguished panel of experts who address new and cutting edge nutrition findings that have been discovered in the past year.

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May 3, 2011
California Walnuts’ 2011 Chefs Council: Empowering Consumers to Enjoy Dishes That are Delicious AND Healthy
March 30, 2011
A Springtime Press Event hosted by California Walnuts

Media guests are invited to visit Sacramento, California for a unique perspective on reinventing the American Menu, May 2 & 3, 2011.

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January 7, 2011
Walnuts’ Unique Nutrient Profile Makes Meeting New U.S. Dietary Guidelines Easy and Delicious

The 2010 U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) urge Americans to reduce their sodium intake, replace saturated and trans fats with the “good” fats (poly and monounsaturated fats) and to lower cholesterol consumption. Walnuts just happen to be sodium and cholesterol free and a great source of “good” fat.

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