8 Benefits for the health of Walnuts

Health benefits from the riches of autumn: walnuts

      Autumn has arrived again and brings us once again its riches in support of health.

     Today we have chosen to talk about nuts, one of the most complete foods that nature generously offers us.

What are walnuts?

      Walnuts are a round fruit with a woody shell that encloses a single seed. Half of this seed has a shape similar to that of the human brain.

      More common in the northern hemisphere, walnuts can be found on almost all meridians

      Over time, people have become accustomed to using green walnuts as ripe in food or cosmetics and natural dyes.

What nuts contain is so useful in maintaining health and treating diseases

   The very balanced content in nutrients makes the walnut kernel an invaluable help for the human body.

    30gr. of walnuts provide macronutrients as follow:

      -196 calories

      -4.5  gr protein

      -4.1  gr carbohydrates

      -19.6  gr fat

      -2.1  dietary fiber

      From the long list of micronutrients existent in walnuts we mention just few:

      -Vitamins: A, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, E, K, Beta Carotene, Folate, Pantothenic acid, Lutein

      -Minerals: Calcium, Chloride, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Molybdenum,

Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc

      – Fatty acids: Omega-3, Omega-6, Linoleic, Palmitic

      -Amino acids: Arginine, Aspartic acid, Glutamic acid, leucine, Glycine

Benefits for health of walnuts.

1.Helps cardiovascular system by improving the blood quality, increasing the vasomotor tone, reducing the risk of excessive clothing, and reducing the risk of excessive inflammation

-decreased: C protein reactive, tumor necrosis factor alpha, maximum platelets aggregation rate, cholesterol  LDL, aortic endothelium

-increase omega-3 in bloods red cells and gamma tocopherol

-helps regulate the blood pressure

2.Support brain function

3.Help male reproductive system

4.Reduce inflammation

5.Support healthy ageing

6.Helps managing type 2 diabetes

7.It may reduce the risk of some cancers.

8.Promote healthy gut.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/benefits-of-walnuts

How to integrate walnuts in daily menu.

   The most important thing about walnuts when we consume them is to not peel off the

thin shell on the core as is the most richest part in nutrients.

   The optimal amount of consumption for an adult is 30 grams. Can be eaten simply like a snack or added to a cereal breakfast bowl.

    Around the world are a lot of recipes which includes walnuts: www.whfoods.com

    Most of them are desserts and breakfasts, but also in the eastern world, they complement meat dishes.

    For vegetarians and vegans, walnuts can be considered the ideal source of protein which ticks lots of the benefits for health.

Bottom line

     With an exceptional nutritional value, walnuts are a real elixir for the human body. Increasing the world production of nuts is a goal in the future as more and more studies show the health benefits of nuts.

      People with allergies need to be careful as walnuts can produce allergic reactions.