Effects of Walnuts on Endothelial Function in Overweight Adults with Visceral Obesity: A Randomized, Controlled, Crossover Trial Katz David L; Davidhi Anna, Ma Yingyang, Kavak Yasemin, Bifulco Lauren, Njike Valentine Yanchou Yale University Prevention Research Center, Griffin Hospital, Derby, Connecticut Objectives: Metabolic syndrome is a precursor of diabetes and cardiovascular…

New research published in the British Journal of Nutrition found a diet containing as much as 6% walnuts (equivalent to 1 oz in humans) was able to reverse age-related motor and cognitive deficits in aged rats. WHAT: New research published in the British Journal of Nutrition found a diet containing…

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced USDA’s intention to purchase turkey, pork, lamb, and walnut products for federal food nutrition assistance programs. Billy Cox (202) 720-8998 billy.cox@ams.usda.gov AGRICULTURE SECRETARY VILSACK ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR DOMESTIC NUTRITION PROGRAMS, RANCHERS AND FARMERS Assistance to Benefit Turkey, Pork, Lamb and Walnut Industries WASHINGTON, March…

WASHINGTON, DC — New research funded by the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) has found evidence that a daily dose of walnuts – equal to two servings a day in humans – reduces the growth of breast cancer tumors in mice. WASHINGTON, DC — New research funded by the…

The risk of breast cancer dropped significantly in mice when their regular diet included a modest amount of walnut, Marshall University researchers report in the journal Nutrition and Cancer. Huntington, W.VA (September 1, 2011) – The risk of breast cancer dropped significantly in mice when their regular diet included a…

The California Walnut Board’s commitment to nutrition education continues through a new partnership with HealthCorps® (www.healthcorps.org), a proactive health movement founded and chaired by Dr. Mehmet Oz, host of "The Dr. Oz Show" and vice-chair and professor of surgery at Columbia University Medical Center. March 18, 2010 (San Francisco) –…