Some foods just go together. Matches made in culinary heaven like salsa and guacamole or pasta with olive oil and tomato sauce, and of course, rice and beans or a beautiful salad tossed with an herby vinaigrette. You know this already because they are delicious and make sense on the…

An animal study found that mice fed a walnut-rich diet showed a reduction in lipid peroxidation, a process that can damage sperm cells. This form of cell damage harms sperm membranes, which are primarily made up of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs).1 Previous studies have shown that PUFAs may play a role…

Research found that walnut consumption may improve mood in men. The research showed that non-depressed healthy, young males (ages 18-25) had a 27% reduction in overall mood disturbances after eating 2 ounces of walnuts every day for 8 weeks.1 While maintaining their typical diet, activities and lifestyle habits, 64 men…

Walnuts on their own have been shown to offer a variety of health benefits. However, some benefits related to inflammation and metabolism may be even better when this omega-3 rich nut is paired with select other whole foods, according to animal research published in the Journal of Nutrition. The study…

New research published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that blood biomarkers of plant and seafood-based omega-3s are associated with a modestly lower risk (up to 10 percent) of dying from heart attacks1. Researchers conducted a meta-analysis of 19 studies to better understand how consumption of plant and seafood-based omega-3s are…

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…