California walnuts are a great way to add flavor, crunch and nutritious goodness to all kinds of meals and snacks.
- The only nut with an excellent source of omega-3 ALA (2.5g/oz)
- Certified by the American Heart Association as a heart-healthy* food
- Satisfying plant-based protein (4g/oz) and fiber (2g/oz)
What the Research Says
Since 1993, published research has been investigating how eating walnuts affects various heart health biomarkers and risk markers including:
- LDL and HDL cholesterol
- Apolipoprotein B and non-HDL cholesterol
- Blood pressure
- Inflammation
- Endothelial function
- Plaque formation
Due to the evidence supporting the cardiovascular benefits of walnuts, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved one of the first qualified health claims for a whole food in March of 2004: “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.”1
Continue below for a scientific summary of the research to date.