Walnuts are the only tree nut to contain a significant amount of alpha-linolenic acid, or ALA (2.5g/oz)2, an omega-3 fatty acid. ALA has been associated with benefits for heart health, brain health, and inflammation.
Over 90% of Americans aren’t getting enough omega-3 in their diet.1 Adding walnuts to a snack or meal is an easy way to get the nutrient benefits of ALA without a lot of work!
A handful of walnuts is a delicious way to care for your health. Share how you’re doing more for your health, one handful of walnuts at a time, by sharing on social media using the hashtag #PowerOfOmega3
1 Papanikolaou Y, Brooks J, Reider C, Fulgoni VL: U.S. adults are not meeting recommended levels for fish and omega-3 fatty acid intake: results of an analysis using observational data from NHANES 2003–2008. Nutr J. 2014, 13: 31-10.1186/1475-2891-13-31.
2 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. (FDA) One ounce of walnuts offers 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.
These walnut carrot cake muffins have all the flavors of carrot cake that you love, but in muffin size! Walnuts are a great addition to baked goods for a boost of plant-based omega-3 ALA (2.5g/oz).
From a Japanese Walnut Miso Potato Salad to Walnut Carrot Cake Muffins for dessert, to a Crunchy California Walnut Vegetable Bowl from Turkey and so much more, see how people around the world are embracing the Power of 3 with these international recipes.
