Good things come in small packages and nuts are one of them. Nuts include almonds, pistachios, walnuts, and many more. Most of us know that nuts are good for us but sometimes we don’t include them on a daily basis for various possible reasons. Some of us may fear that they are high in fats and may cause unwanted weight gain or can cause acne or eating them may cause ulcers in your mouth, upset your tummy…but that’s not true, there are numerous benefits of walnuts, as you are gonna find out below.
In today’s world, health is the new wealth and we are conscious about our health and fitness.
There are many superfoods with high protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals and Walnut is one of them if taken in the right quantity
Scientists have proved that regular consumption of seeds and nuts is incredibly good for your health and appearance.
Today, we’ll talk about walnuts. If you eat just a handful of them a day, you’ll see all kinds of positive changes in your health and wellness! You’ll definitely like what you see in the mirror too!
Did you know, that antioxidants found in walnuts neutralize free radicals?
This helps skin regain its elasticity and you get youthful radiant skin! And it’s only one among a number of the great powers of walnuts.
Reasons why Walnut should be a part of your daily diet…
They are a good source of healthy fats, proteins and low in carbs and rich in fiber. They are the good source of
- Manganese
- Copper
- Magnesium
- Phosphorus
- Vitamin b6
- Iron
- Omega 3 fatty acid
“If you are vegetarian or you don’t eat fish then include Walnut along with broccoli and spinach in your diet to get your dose of omega-3 fatty acid”
Walnuts are high in omega-3 fatty acid, and alpha-linolenic acid. In fact, walnuts are the only nuts that contain a significant amount of ALA(Alpha-Linolenic Acid).
ALA is considered beneficial for heart health. Accoding to the institute of medicine, adequate intake of ALA is 1.6gm and 1.1gm per day for men and women respectively. A single serving of walnuts meet that requirement.
Benefits Of Walnuts
Promotes GUT Health
According to research, daily intake of 43gm of walnut over eight weeks significantly affects the gut microbiome(for the better) by enhancing probiotic and butyric acid-producing species in healthy individuals.
Supports Brain function
Brain looking nut helps in improving your brain function.studies have shown that adults who are eating walnuts,their brain function better and have better memory.
According to american society for nutrition and reasearch; Walnuts are rich in alpha-linolenic acid, a plant-based omega-3 fatty acid. Walnuts also possess more polyphenolic compounds than any other type of nut. Both omega-3 fatty acids and polyphenols are considered critical brain foods.
Best way to eat nuts and seeds is to soak them before eating..
In order to make the nuts easily digestible it is required to soak them for 5-6 hours before consuming them. This is because nuts and seeds contain phytic acid and enzyme inhibitors which make them quite hard on the stomach , so just soak 2- 4 walnuts overnight in a cup of water and have them first thing in the morning
Soaking walnuts helps in reducing the bad cholesterol in the body. Your body can absorb nutrients from soaked walnuts in a much better way.
Now that we know the benefits of walnuts, it’s time to #GoNutsOnNuts…
Till next time, hasta la vista folks 🙂
