Eat the Science - California Walnuts

Culinary Innovation and Science Collide in a Dynamic Workshop Series

What’s better than learning about the latest evidence-based health benefits of walnuts? Cooking (and eating) while doing it! California Walnuts presents a virtual workshop series entitled “Eat the Science.” In conjunction with the Culinary Nutrition Collaborative, the series is designed to bring walnut health research to life through unique culinary application.

Join chefs and registered dietitians Kristy Del Coro, MS, RDN, LDN and Jackie Topol, MS, RD, CDN, CLT, co-founders of the Culinary Nutrition Collaborative, to learn about the latest cooking and preparation techniques that incorporate walnuts, unique usage ideas, as well as the innovative research investigating the impact of walnut consumption on optimal health and well-being.

Tune in Live or Catch Up on the Eat the Science Workshops Today

Feel free to view or cook-along to each 60-minute Eat the Science workshop – either way you will learn two recipes and 1 FREE CPEU approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) for each workshop.

Fuel for the Foodie Generation: Walnuts for Gen Z and Millennial Well-Being

View the Recording from Tuesday, 1/28 at 1:00 PM EST

Even though Gen Z has been identified as the “foodie generation,” they often overlook a convenient and important food group – tree nuts, including walnuts. New research, however, suggests Gen Z as well as Millennials should reconsider walnuts as a key food for overall well-being.1

Watch the recording to kick off the third season of Eat the Science where our partner, the Culinary Nutrition Collaborative, shares the latest research on walnut consumption for well-being from adolescence to young adulthood, showcasing how consuming walnuts daily may help support overall well-being for Gen Z and Millennials. They bring the research to life by demonstrating two new and unique walnut recipes that can be made in 30 minutes or less – perfect for the on-the-go crowd.

Watch the recording and receive 1 FREE CPEU for Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians, Registered.
1. Gletsu-Miller N, Henschel B, Tekwe C, Thiagarajah, K. A Cross-Sectional Study on the Association of Walnut Consumption with Obesity and Relative Fat Mass among United States Adolescents and Young Adults in NHANES (2003–2020). Curr Dev Nutr. 2024; 8(8): 104407.
Vegetable-Walnut Pasta Bake 2

Vegetable-Walnut Pasta Bake

This completely plant-based pasta dish is packed with vegetables and features a bolognese-like sauce made with mushrooms and walnuts.

walnut oat crusted veggie egg cups

Walnut & Oat Crusted Veggie Egg Cups

The perfect grab and go breakfast, these Walnut and Oat Crusted Veggie Egg Cups are great to meal prep for the week.

Faux Gras Walnut and Mushroom Pâté

This 100% plant based spread combines walnuts with savory lentils and sweet shallots, along with ingredients that amp up the umami flavor to create the perfect vegetable forward accompaniment on any charcuterie board.

Curried Walnut and Apple Butternut Squash Soup

Curried Walnut and Apple Butternut Squash Soup

This sweet and savory soup showcases seasonal ingredients like butternut squash and apples, as well as features California walnuts to provide a depth of flavor and a rich, creamy consistency.

Missed Any of the Workshops from the Eat the Science Series?

If you missed any workshops from the series, view the recordings HERE. Once viewed, complete the individual workshop survey linked below and hit submit. You will be taken to a Thank You page, where there will be a link to the CPEU certificate for you to download. Please email CAWalnuts@ketchum.com with any issues.

Fuel for the Foodie Generation: Walnuts for Gen Z and Millennial Well-Being

Check out the recording of the first workshop from the third season of Eat the Science where our partner, the Culinary Nutrition Collaborative, shares the latest research on walnut consumption for well-being from adolescence to young adulthood. They bring the research to life by demonstrating two new and unique walnut recipes that can be made in 30 minutes or less – perfect for the on-the-go crowd. Take the post-webinar survey here.

Minds Matter: Supporting Mental Well-Being and Cognition with Walnuts

While research on the role of diet on brain health continues to evolve, scientific evidence suggests that including walnuts as part of a balanced diet may help maintain and improve cognition for individuals across the lifespan. There is also emerging research that suggests certain nutrients, eating patterns and individual foods, such as walnuts, may play a supporting role in mental well-being. Check out the recording to hear how regular walnut consumption may help support brain health, cognition and mental well-being. Take the post-webinar survey here, and after completion, there will be a link to the CPEU certificate for you to download.

Love Your Heart: The Role a Handful of Walnuts Plays in Heart and Whole Body Health

Three decades of research have demonstrated that walnuts help support cardiovascular health, making them a key staple in a heart-healthy* diet. What’s more, newer research has shown that a handful of walnuts is the bridge not only to heart-health, but many other positive lifestyle improvements including improved diet quality and overall intake of crucial nutrients for well-being. Check out the recording to learn how a handful of walnuts can be a simple way to help support whole body health. Download the post-webinar survey here, where after completion, there will be a link to the CPEU certificate for you to download.

Cracking Open Walnuts' Emerging Role in Gut Health and Other Trends In 2024

Are you following #GutTok, the hashtag viewed over 500M times and driving consumer interest on gut health? Or leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to design recipes? With the new year right around the corner, crack open the latest food and nutrition trends that will be taking over news feeds during our first installment in the second season of Eat the Science. Download post-webinar survey here, where after completion, there will be a link to the CPEU certificate for you to download.

Food For Thought: Family-Friendly Walnut Recipes and Emerging Brain Health Research

A growing body of research has shown that walnut consumption may help support optimum brain health and cognitive function! View our latest workshop focused on how walnuts and their unique nutrient profile, including omega-3 ALA (2.5g/oz), may play a role in supporting brain health including cognitive function.1 You’ll also learn how to make two unique recipes with walnuts that are family-friendly and can be shared with your patients and clients. Download post-webinar survey here.

Explore the Latest Food Trends with Heart-Healthy Walnuts*

Our winter workshop brings the latest food trends to life through culinary application and the latest heart health research featuring walnuts. Join the Culinary Nutrition Collaborative to learn how to make two unique recipes with walnuts that highlight two trends: the ‘reinvention of retro foods’ and the ‘fusion of flavors.’ Download post-webinar survey here.

Walnuts for Well-Being: Recipe Hacks that Save Time in the Kitchen

In our first workshop part of the Eat the Science series, learn time saving meal hacks with walnuts through two unique recipes that can be repurposed various ways in a week. Download post-webinar survey here.

 

*Heart-Check Certification does not apply to scientific research by an organization other than the American Heart Association, unless expressly stated.

References:

  1. U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025. 9th Edition. December 2020. Available at DietaryGuidelines.gov. 

*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. 

Tip: Maximize California walnuts fresh taste and quality by keeping them in your refrigerator or freezer.

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