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Registered dietitian Carissa Galloway joins us to share why she snacks with california walnuts, Hi Carissa.
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Hi there, yes we all snack and that's a good thing, but I recommend choosing snacks that are fun easy and nutritious, and a simple way to mix up your snacks is to swap or add in California walnuts.
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California walnuts? - Well, first I love the taste and the crunch, and how they can work in a sweet or a savory dish, it's really cool though when I look at the nutrition.
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Because one ounce of walnuts includes four grams of plant-based protein and two grams of fiber, plus walnuts are a good source of magnesium, and the only nut that provides an excellent source of plant-based Omega-3 ALA.
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What other ways did you use them today? - So I have two fun modern twists on classic snack foods, first a vanilla walnut trail mix, the walnuts have a hint of sweetness and are tossed with yogurt covered treats and dried fruits.
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It's a perfect portable snack that my kids love, next, who's not a fan of pizza? everybody loves pizza, and this snack is a little bit fancy, but a whole lot of fun.
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These are walnut chorizo and goat cheese mini pizza bites, they are packed with tons of flavor from a meatless chorizo that's made with chopped California walnuts and mediterranean flavors.
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So are those vegetarian pizza bites? - Yes, they were so easy to make and the taste and the texture is like chorizo, but they're vegetarian and packed with plant protein.
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So I encourage you to get creative with your California walnuts, and remember to store them in the fridge or freezer instead of the pantry for optimal freshness.