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We have available some very interesting reading on nuts and the new 2005 Dietary Guideline.  If you would like a complimentary copy call our customer service line at 

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Did You Know

"It's definitely true that diet can play an important role in all skin conditions - not just helping combat wrinkles and lines, but other skin problems as well, including acne, eczema, psoriasis - even dry flaking or very oily skin," says biochemist Elaine Linker, Ph.D., co-founder of DDF skin care.

Among the must-have foods for healthy skin: omega-3 fatty acids - the "good fats" that have recently been credited with increasing heart health as well as helping your skin look healthier.  The foods highest in omega-3 fatty acids include seafood (especially tuna and salmon) as well as walnuts, canola oil, and flax seed.

"These fatty acids are responsible for the health of the cell membrane, which is not only what acts as the barrier to things that are harmful, but also the passageway for nutrients to cross in and out and for waste products to get in and out of the cell," says Anne Yalmokas McDermott, Ph.D., a nutritionist at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University in Boston.

In addition, McDermott says that since the membrane is what influences the cells ability to hold water, having a nice, healthy barrier yields moister, softer, more subtle, and more wrinkle-free skin.

But according to dermatologist and skin care expert Nicholas V. Perricone, MD, the need for omega-3 fatty acids goes beyond just reinforcing the cell membrane.  In his best-selling book, The Wrinkle Cure, he reports foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids help reduce the body's production of inflammatory compounds - natural chemicals involved in the aging process, that affect how healthy the skin looks and feels.

If you're also looking for protection from UV damage - the effects of the sun that can not only age the skin, but also increase your risk of skin cancer - McDermott suggest foods that combine vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acids - such as nuts and whole grains.

"When found together in foods, studies suggest they may play a role in reducing skin damage, and in reducing the production of cancer cells," says McDermott.  While she is quick to point out that the research is still in the early stages, she tells WebMD that the results thus far make a compelling case for dietary protection.

(Excerpt from Cracker Magazine, 1/1/05)

 Links:

• (CRC) Kosher products
• (AIB) American Institute of Baking
• (IFT) Institute of Food Technologies
• (IDFA) International Dairy Foods Association
• Association of Fund Raisers & Direct Sellers
• Pecan Shellers Assoc.
• Texas Pecan Growers
• General Information
• Almond Society
• Walnut Society
• Macadamia Society
• Pistachios Society

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