Health benefits of walnuts
Walnuts are tree nuts. Walnuts are rich in many essential nutrients and offer many health benefits. Walnuts contain
- phenolic acids
- tannins
- flavonoids
- vitamin E
- vitamin B
- fiber
- monounsaturated fats
- manganese
- copper
- magnesium
- ALA (alpha-linolenic acid)
- omega-3 fatty acids
Walnuts are known to help maintain bone health and improve cardiovascular health. Walnuts have been shown to lower LDL cholesterol whose accumulation in arteries lead to cardiovascular problems.
According to FDA, "Supportive but not conclusive research shows that eating 1.5 oz of walnuts per day, as part of a low saturated fat and low cholesterol diet, and not resulting in increased caloric intake may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease."
It is important to avoid taking any food in excessive quantities. Instead, integrate good foods in your diet. Limit your intake to few walnuts a day. According to traditional Chinese medicine, walnuts are more beneficial in winter months. This is held by people living in the Himalayas where they store walnuts for harsh winter months.