Go ahead, try it… put 6 or 7 whole walnuts in your hand, or break them into halves. It’s about an ounce. A daily serving of a remarkably healthy nut in the palm of your hand!
An easy way to enjoy your daily handful of walnuts? Our Nutty Granola, packed with real crunchy walnuts, makes it simple to get your omega-3 fix, no measuring required!
How healthy are walnuts? The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a qualified health claim[1] that “eating 1.5 ounces per day of walnuts, 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.”
Wait… what’s that about “not resulting in increased caloric intake”? Nuts are “calorie dense” — meaning there are a lot of calories in a small serving. Your 1 ounce handful of walnuts is about 180 calories.
What makes walnuts so healthy? Walnuts may help reduce levels of “bad” cholesterol (LDL). Unlike most nuts, which are rich in monounsaturated fats, walnuts are primarily composed of polyunsaturated fats — about 13 grams in a 1 ounce serving. These include alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a plant-based omega-3 fatty acid.
“Besides their nutritional role, omega-3 fatty acids can help prevent or treat a variety of diseases, including heart disease, cancer, arthritis, depression, and Alzheimer’s disease, among others.” [4]
Nobody is saying walnuts are magic, but still… wow. And remember, your body can’t make omega-3 fatty acids — you have to eat them. So, if you don’t like fish, grab some walnuts!
…or skip the counting and just grab a bowl of Nutty Granola, your tasty daily dose of walnuts, plus whole-grain oats and a touch of honey.
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