Walnuts and red wine – the best guarantee for a long life “Living like God in France”… Not only would it be rather pleasant, but also healthy! The French in the southern province of Périgord suffer only half as much from cardiovascular disease as Americans, for example. In the science world, this phenomenon is known as the “Périgord Paradox”. Even though the food there is renowned as the richest in France, residents do not enjoy playing sports and smoke way too much, they are apparently living healthier than health and exercise-obsessed Americans.     Scientifically proven A daily portion of walnuts and a regular glass of red wine will provide the best guarantee for a long life. The positive effect of walnuts on the overall cholesterol level and especially the “bad” cholesterol (LDL) have been proven in several different studies (1993, Loma Linda University, California). Scientists were able to clearly prove the connection between the regular consumption of walnuts and its effective protection from cardiovascular disease. This can be partly attributed to the high content of poly unsaturated fats in walnuts and partly to the content of vitamin E. Whereas, red wine’s health effects can be attributed to secondary plant material, which has an antioxidant effect according to medical research and protects the heart vessels. These ingredients are responsible for defending against free radicals in human blood. Free radicals are partly responsible for diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and several forms of cancer, as well as the general aging process.   “Living like God in France…” Long before scientific research began, the people of Périgord already kept to this eating lifestyle. For generations, residents there have been dining on salad with walnut oil and shredded walnut kernels for dinner: the traditional "Salade Périgourdine". A glass of red wine is enjoyed leisurely. Americans, too, treat themselves like that every day, since most of the world’s walnuts come from California. Thanks to California walnut farmers, walnuts are now also available in Germany throughout the entire year. When preparing a simple salad for dinner, just add a handful of California walnuts to round it off. They can also be enjoyed as a tempting snack along with a glass of red wine; tastes good and good for you. Even in this country, you can almost “live like God in France…”       For questions on these articles and recipes, please do not hesitate to contact our  Editorial  department. We look forward to your  Guestbook Entry	Janssen Infos Pure Nut Enjoyment Walnuts and Red Wine Did You Know? California Cuisine Healthy Prunes The Cranberry The Janssen Team Company History California Quality Diamond of Europe  Janssen News Custom and US Products Harvest Report Healthy Walnuts The Walnut Diet Nuts - much healthier.. Janssen Youth Sport Janssen Karting Team  Janssen Products  Product Overview Walnuts Nuts and Almonds Dried Plums Dried Fruit Crystal Hot Sauce Crystal Classic Sauce Crystal Cayenne Sauce  Product Innovations New products, walnuts, walnut kernels, dried fruits, prunes, and the famous Crystal Hot Sauce from Louisiana, for fine, savory dining – simply delicious!    About Us Specializing in the nut and dried fruit industry for over 25 years.    Impressum / Disclaimer All contents copyright. All rights reserved. © dpsdesign for Richard Janssen GmbH Köln. updated December 7, 2004