Consuming walnuts and select other whole foods as part of a healthy diet may be associated with a reduced risk of physical function impairments throughout the aging process in women. A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition suggests that consuming 1-2 servings of walnuts per week (1/4 cup…

Published research suggested millennials may be able to improve their fat metabolism by regularly eating foods that contain polyunsaturated fats, including walnuts, salmon, tuna, flaxseed oil, grapeseed oil and canola oil1. Researchers had the participants complete a lead-in diet followed by meals high in saturated fat. Then, 16 participants were…

Walnut production research goes back several decades. From a small beginning in 1971, this partnership has grown leaps and bounds just as the industry has and now more than a dozen projects totaling some $ 1.7 million are underway. These cover orchard management, entomology, walnut breeding, pest management, and so…

While we love California walnuts on their own, they’re also a perfect partner for an array of other whole foods. With summer right around the corner, some of our favorite ingredients are coming into season. Brighten up your warm-weather menu with these walnut inspired pairings: Peaches – Sweet, ripe peaches…

Have you ever cut into a loaf of walnut bread only to find the inside is purple? According to the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry, this is due to ingredients containing iron (such as certain flours) having a chemical reaction with the gallic acid found in walnut skins. Of…

Consuming walnuts and select other whole foods as part of a healthy diet may be associated with a reduced risk of physical function impairments throughout the aging process in women. Folsom, Calif., (June 22, 2016) – A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition suggests that consuming 1-2 servings…