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The Benefit of Walnuts

A walnut is the nut of any tree of the genus Juglans (Family Juglandaceae), particularly the Persian or English walnut, Juglans regia. Technically a walnut is the seed of a drupe or drupaceous nut, and thus not a true botanical nut. It is used for food after being processed while green for pickled walnuts or after full ripening for its nutmeat. Nutmeat of the eastern black walnut from the Juglans nigra is less commercially available, as are butternut nutmeats from Juglans cinerea. The walnut is nutrient-dense with protein and essential fatty acids.

• Rich in Antioxidants: Walnuts have higher antioxidant activity than any other common nut. This activity comes from vitamin E, melatonin and plant compounds called polyphenols, which are particularly high in the papery skin of walnuts
• Super Plant Source of Omega-3s: Walnuts are significantly higher in omega-3 fat than any other nut, providing 2.5 grams per 1-ounce (28-gram) serving. Omega-3 fat from plants, including walnuts, is called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). It’s an essential fat, meaning you have to get it from your diet.
• May Decrease Inflammation
• Promotes a Healthy Gut
• May Reduce Risk of Some Cancers
• Supports Weight Control
• May Help Manage Type 2 Diabetes and Lower Your Risk
• May Help Lower Blood Pressure
• Supports Healthy Aging
• Supports Good Brain Function
• Supports Male Reproductive Health
• Improves Blood Fats
• Widely Available and Easy to Add to Your Diet