February is National Heart Month!
Did you know that California walnuts are certified as a heart-healthy* food by the American Heart Association and are naturally cholesterol and sodium free? With cardiovascular diseases (including heart disease and stroke) as the leading cause of death in the U.S., it’s no wonder consumers are looking for more heart-healthy dining options. Here are some delicious and nutritious California walnut recipes to inspire your menu this month:
- Cranberry Walnut Biscotti
- Breakfast Quinoa with Walnut Cream and Blueberries
- Walnut Whole-Wheat Pancakes
- Sweet and Spicy Walnuts
- Curried Lentil Salad
- Sweet and Spicy Brussels Sprouts
- Refreshing Waldorf Salad
- Chicken, Walnut and Brown Rice Family Favorite Stir Fry
For more information on heart-healthy California walnuts, click here.
*Supportive but not conclusive research shows that eating 1.5 ounces of walnuts per day, as part of a low saturated fat and low cholesterol diet and not resulting in increased caloric intake, may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. (FDA) One ounce of walnuts provides 18g of total fat, 2.5g of monounsaturated fat, 13g of polyunsaturated fat including 2.5g of alpha-linolenic acid – the plant-based omega-3.
