This is really no surprise. We already have the health benefits of eating nuts (click here for another post on this topic). The health benefits of almonds, for example, have been, put into the spotlight in the last year (Almond enabled anyone? :-)).) But what about walnuts?
My mother recently gave me a bag I thought walnuts so I crazy about walnuts', and write about their health benefits.
Walnuts - more than just a pretty brain
Do you like fish? Try walnuts. It is one of the outstanding benefits walnuts Omega-3 fatty acids. In fact, walnuts contain the highest number of Omega-3 fatty acids compared to other nuts.
Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids that are important for health. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential, which means, that our bodies do not (we need to get them from food) can. An important role in the control of blood clotting and structure of cell membranes in the brain (is it any wonder that walnuts kind look like small brains?). Omega-3 fatty acids are for protecting against heart disease and stroke, cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and others, autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.
A surcharge (~ 30 g or 10 whole walnuts) Walnut offers ~2.5grams of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which is the plant Omega-3 fatty acids, important for the health. How much ALA do you need? Now, the recommended daily dose (ETD) for ALA is about 1.1 g per day for women and about 1.6 g per day for men. So you are more than what you need, always serve only one walnuts! Winners!
Other advantages of the walnuts are a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, B1, B2, B3, B5 and B6, and folic acid and iron, copper, magnesium, potassium and zinc.
Walnuts are also rich in antioxidants, particularly ellagic acid, which helps the immune system (perfect if district of colds and Flus in winter try).
Last but not least, walnuts are to keep a good source of fiber (2grams/serve) and protein (4grams/serve) – perfect for your gut healthy and keep feeling full for longer (fiber and protein that contribute to increase the saturation).
Try this!
Why not serve some walnuts in your day - 1 is everything what you need. Try pairing walnuts with a Green Apple in the morning tea. Perfect little snack you to focus and to help the energy levels hold, especially since most of us are back at work tomorrow after the 4-day Easter break, which can be a bit difficult at the best of times.