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Questioning the Superpowers of Omega-3 in Diets

October 28, 2013

Name the affliction—heart disease, Alzheimer’s, arthritis, depression, asthma—and omega-3 fatty acids can help prevent it. Or not. Name the affliction—heart disease, Alzheimer’s, arthritis, depression, asthma—and omega-3 fatty acids can help prevent it. Or not. That is the confusion being stirred up by new research on omega-3s, fats found in cold-water…

Race for the Cure with CA Walnuts

October 28, 2013

Don your favorite shade of pink, put on your Hula skirt, lace up your running or walking shoes and join the CA Walnuts 2013 Komen Race for the Cure, Sacramento team! Don your favorite shade of pink, put on your Hula skirt, lace up your running or walking shoes and…

Reiter Study

October 28, 2013

New research publishes in Cancer Investigation examining the effect of walnuts on prostate cancer. Learn more about this animal research out of the School of Medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio. New research publishes in Cancer Investigation examining the effect of walnuts on prostate cancer….

Report from Washington: Farm Bill and MAP Update

October 28, 2013

The California Walnut Commission (CWC) is the largest commodity recipient of MAP funds in the state, at approximately $4 million annually. Although the MAP program is authorized, a Congressional Continuing Resolution is needed to fund the remainder of the fiscal year. When asked about the state of things in Washington,…

Health Research Update

October 28, 2013

Read more about the association of walnut consumption and type 2 diabetes! Walnut consumption is associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes in women1 published in the Journal of Nutrition. Dr. Frank Hu and colleagues from the Harvard School of Public Health share, utilizing the Nurses’ Health Study (NHS)…

In Memory of Turner L. Oyloe

October 28, 2013

It is with deep regret that we acknowledge the passing of Dr. Turner L. Oyloe who led the California Walnut Board and Commission from May 1987 through July 1995. January 12, 1932 – April 9, 2013 It is with deep regret that we acknowledge the passing of Dr. Turner L….

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