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California Walnuts: Nutrient Rich Powerhouse For Overall Wellness

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Nuts are healthy snack options. When it comes to healthy diet options, they rule the popularity charts across the world. They not only help in satisfying hunger pangs but also add nutritious goodness to a meal. When you talk about nuts, walnuts top the list as they are unique compared to other tree nuts because they are predominantly composed of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) rather than monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA), which are predominant in most other nuts. Sun-ripened, crunchy and packed with healthy omega-3 fatty acids – California walnuts are delicious, nutritious powerhouses that are very mild and sweet in taste and a great ingredient for varied recipes or as a snack in between. These nuts, which look so much like the human brain, should be embraced for life. A handful of walnuts is perfect daily portion! Nearly two decades of research, at renowned universities worldwide have shown the effect of walnuts in such areas as heart health, diabetes, cancer, cog...

Start your morning off right with this easy French toast recipe with the healthy twist of California walnuts

Start your morning off right with this easy French toast recipe with the healthy twist of California walnuts. The added crunch of walnuts makes this classic recipe even more addictive. Ingredients: 2 medium eggs 1 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon honey 2 thick slices white bread (100g) 50g walnut halves, chopped & extra to serve 1 tablespoon oil Knob of butter (10g) To serve: Fresh strawberries, blueberries or seasonal fruits Preparation: 1. Mix together the eggs, milk and honey in a shallow dish, add the bread slices and soak on both sides until most of the egg mixture has been absorbed. 2. Sprinkle the walnuts over 1 side of each slice and press in. 3. Heat the oil and butter in a large frying pan and fry the bread gently, walnut crusted side down first, for 2 minutes each side or until golden. 4. Halve each slice and serve drizzled with honey (optional), extra walnuts and fresh berries or seasonal fruits of your choice. #CaliforniaWalnuts #IHeartWalnuts Site:...