Tuesday, 29 November 2022

NUTS AND SEEDS - 8 WALNUTS

 NUTS AND SEEDS - 8

WALNUTS




    Walnuts are rounded, single seeded stone fruit of the walnut tree commonly used for food after fully ripening, in which the removal of husk at this stage reveals a browning wrinkly walnut shell which is usually commercially found in two segments. 

    Walnuts provide healthy fats, fibre, Vitamins and minerals which support health in many ways


RICH IN ANTIOXIDANTS

    Walnuts are high in antioxidant than any other nuts. It is rich in Vitamin - E, Melatonin and plant compounds called polyphenols which reduces free radicals

PROMOTES HEALTHY GUT

    Walnuts increase healthy bacteria in the gut which promotes digestion and reduces the risk of obesity, cancer and other diseases.

DECREASE INFLAMMATION

    Polyphenols in the walnuts fights against oxidative stress and inflammation. Omega 3 fat, Magnesium and the amino acid arginine helps to decrease inflammation.

SUPER PLANT SOURCE OF OMEGA 3

    Walnuts are high in omega 3 fatty acids than other nuts. It is rich in ALA ( alpha- linolenic acid) which reduces the risk of heart disease. 

SUPPORTS WEIGHT CONTROL

    Walnuts are calorie dense and it may help control appetite. Drinking walnut smoothie for a week reduce the craving and reduce weight.

SUPPORTS HEALTHY AGEING

    Walnuts supports good physical functioning as age increases. Consuming walnuts regularly helps to support healthy ageing.

REDUCE THE RISK OF CHRONIC DISEASES

    Walnuts reduces blood pressure level. It prevent the risk of Cancers. It helps to manage Type 2 Diabetes. Walnuts reduces the blood cholesterol levels thus prevent heart diseases.

SUPPORTS GOOD BRAIN FUNCTION

    The shell of walnut look like a tiny brain, it supports good brain function. As it is rich in Vitamin - E and polyphenols which reduces oxidative stress and inflammation in the brain. Walnuts to better brain function, includes faster processing speed, more mental flexibility and better memory

SUPPORTS MALE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

    Walnuts may help support sperm health and male fertility. It may also help to protect sperm by reducing  oxidative stress in the membranes


    Walnuts can be consumed as raw, or crushed can be  used in salads, breads, or roasted. Walnuts can be added in smoothies and nuts mix.

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