Walnuts are the “Food of the Week” at World’s Healthiest Foods
Walnut fans rejoice! Walnuts are “Food of the Week”
Walnuts, thanks to all walnut-y natural and nutritional goodness, have been picked as the “Food of the Week” at the World’s Healthiest Foods website. Prized for their texture and flavor, walnuts are also an example of how nuts are good for you and your diet.
Walnuts and health
Walnuts are a key source of the fatty acids classified as “omega-3s.” The omega-3 fatty acids in walnuts help the body to fight arthritis and inflammation. Walnut omega-3s also help prevent cardiovascular disease and soothe balky joints. In an eight-week study of walnuts in the human diet, Spanish researchers found that four weeks of eating walnuts in partial replacement of olives, olive oil and other monounsaturated fats was enough to reduce subject cholesterol by 4.4 to 7.4%. Walnut consumption also increased arterial elasticity of the subjects by approximately 64%.
Walnuts have also been associated with lowered risk of gallstones, improved bone health, better attention spans in ADHD-afflicted children and, thanks to the melatonin in walnuts, more restful sleep.
Get some walnuts for the holidays!
Whether mixed with an entree, tossed with a salad or baked into breads and pastries, eating walnuts is a seasonal way to maintain your health and wellness. Mix walnuts with roasted pecans, peanuts and chestnuts for a tasty bowl of mixed nuts that pack a potent antioxidant punch. Walnuts contain more than 20 mmol of antioxidants per 100 grams.
Whether your preference is the stronger-flavored black walnuts or standard walnut halves and walnut pieces, walnuts from Stanley Nuts are a tasty way to eat your way to better health. Buy nuts online to replace those greasy snacks with some tasty walnuts and stay heart-healthy!