Almond & Walnut
Health Attributes
Almonds and walnuts are nutrient-dense nuts that promote heart health, support cognitive function, and help maintain healthy cholesterol levels. They are rich in essential vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats, making them excellent additions to a balanced diet.
Almonds
Almonds offer some awesome benefits. For example, a one-ounce serving of almonds provides half of the daily needs for vitamin E. It’s also a significant source of magnesium and riboflavin.
A recent study published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health shows regularly eating a handful of nuts, such as almonds or walnuts, may help prevent excessive weight gain and lower the risk of obesity. And another study published in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research showed a high intake of nuts may help protect the elderly from cognitive decline.
Almonds are also a heart-healthy choice. While heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, research supports diet and lifestyle modifications can help avoid about 80% of premature deaths. Data also supports almonds may have positive effects on total cholesterol.
Walnuts
Walnuts are a great, heart-healthy choice for consumers. Walnuts help maintain healthy cholesterol levels and decrease blood pressure, two of the major risk factors for heart disease. They are also a rich source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) which is the plant-based omega-3 fatty acid. Whether you sprinkle them on yogurt, serve them up in your salad, or add them to vegetables, walnuts add just the right crunch to food.
They’re also a great complement to other savory and sweet snacks. They can serve as a useful ingredient in plant-forward diets, whether you use them as a delicious filling for your taco shells or in your Bolognese sauce.
Research has shown walnuts can be a great addition to plant-forward diets for patients with cancer. It can also be a great addition for healthy aging, heart health, gut health and reproductive health. And customers are taking notice — About 81% of consumers say that the health benefits of walnuts positively impact their purchase decision.