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Hazelnuts for a Healthy Heart

Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the United States, claiming over one million lives each year. It’s no wonder that the American public is in search of foods that are deemed “heart-healthy.” In 2003, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a health claim that linked nut consumption to a reduced risk of heart disease. The claim states:

“Scientific evidence suggests, but does not prove, that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts, such as hazelnuts, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease.”

According to the 2006 Consumer Attitude & Usage Tracking Study conducted by the Hazelnut Council, 72 percent of consumers who were aware of the heart health claim reported that they are likely to increase their nut consumption. This presents an opportunity to attract customers to existing products by featuring the health claim on product packaging.

The label bearing the seal must also contain the approved health claim mentioned above.

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