Nutritional Benefit of Walnuts:

According to article by Ms.Marsha McCulloch (MS.RD) on 9th July 2018, published on “Healthline”, Walnuts,

1. Are rich in antioxidants. Walnuts are an excellent source of antioxidants that can help fight oxidative damage in your body, including damage due to “bad” LDL cholesterol, which promotes atherosclerosis.

2. May help reduce heart disease risk. Walnuts are a good source of the plant form of omega-3 fat, which may help reduce heart disease risk.

3. May decrease inflammation. Several plant compounds and nutrients in walnuts may help decrease inflammation, which is a key culprit in many chronic diseases.

4. Promote a healthy gut. Eating walnuts not only nourishes you but also the beneficial bacteria that live in your gut. This promotes the health of your gut and may help reduce disease risk.

5. May reduce risk of some cancers, such as breast, prostate and colorectal cancers. The polyphenols in walnuts may reduce your risk of certain cancers, including breast, prostate and colorectal cancers. However, more human studies are needed to confirm this.

6. Supports weight control. Though they’re calorie-dense, you may not absorb all of the calories in walnuts. Additionally, they may even help you control appetite and hunger.

7. May help manage type 2 diabetes and lower your risk of the disease. Eating walnuts may help control type 2 diabetes and reduce your risk of the disease, as the nut may help control your weight. Walnuts might have more direct effects on blood sugar control as well.

8. May help lower blood pressure. Some studies suggest that eating 1 ounce (28 grams) of nuts daily, including walnuts, as part of a heart-healthy diet may help improve blood pressure.

9. Supports healthy aging. A healthy diet that includes walnuts may help preserve physical function, such as walking and self-care abilities as you age.

10. Supports good brain function. Walnuts contain nutrients that may help protect your brain from damaging inflammation and support good brain function as you age.

11. Supports male reproductive health. Eating walnuts regularly may help counteract potential harmful effects of less-than-ideal eating habits on sperm health.

12. Improve blood fats. A daily 1.5-ounce (43-gram) serving of walnuts may help lower harmful cholesterol and triglyceride levels, which contribute to heart disease risk.