Omega-3 fatty acids, found in marine and plant-based foods, have long been studied in the nutrition world, but emerging science is examining the unique benefits of the three types of omega-3s. A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, indicates that both plant and marine-based sources of omega-3s are…

While nutrition experts know that eating the right kinds of dietary fat is key to a healthier lifestyle, some consumers still fear fats when trying to lose weight. Helping your clients understand how fat fits into their diet may help them achieve their weight loss goals while also improving other…

A study led by Dr. Michael C. Falk of the Life Sciences Research Organization and published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, uncovered some interesting results regarding the positive effects of consuming tree nuts. The results support a growing body of research on tree nuts’ beneficial role relating to…

The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law in 2011. Recently, FDA released two important pieces of this law, the Produce Safety rules for growers and the Preventive Controls rules for processors. FSMA aims to ensure the U.S. food supply is safe by shifting the focus of…

If you were able to get out of the kitchen and travel to any chef conferences this past fall, you may have seen California Walnuts in action! Two of our favorite shows recently were StarChefs International Chefs Congress (ICC) in Brooklyn in October; and the International Foodservice Editorial Council (IFEC)…

With the New Year comes a new start – and those infamous New Year’s resolutions. Since many of your customers’ goals will be based around health-conscious eating and weight management, we wanted to offer some nutritious, plant-based recipe ideas that are sure to appeal at this time of year. Walnuts…