Walnuts are packed with healthy essential fats, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, protein and fibre.

 

These tree nuts have negligible sodium, are cholesterol-free and containing polyunsaturated fats instead of monounsaturated fats.

Below are ten benefits of walnuts you should know.

1. Improve your memory.

These nuts contain the essential fatty acids omega-3 and 6. These may help improve memory and cognitive function.

2. Prevent depression.

Having an overall healthy diet can help with depression, but studies have shown having low systemic levels of omega-3 can be especially harmful. This makes sense since omega fatty acids are good for the brain. Walnuts have plenty of omega-3 to help in the prevention of depression.

3. Improve sp*rm quality.

Trying to get pregnant? Make sure your man is taking a handful of walnuts each day as one of the benefits of walnuts is improved sp*rm vitality and motility. It also might help prevent sp*rm morphology or abnormal sp*rm growth.

4. Grow healthy, strong hair and nails.

Walnuts are a great source of biotin, or vitamin B7, which is thought to help hair and nails grow stronger and longer, as well as prevent hair loss. Vitamin E can also help give your hair and nails a healthy shine.

5. Help prevent prostate and br*ast cancer.

Walnuts have the highest amount of antioxidants in the nut family. Due to this boost of antioxidants, this nut has been proven to help slow the growth of both prostate and br*ast cancers.

6. Improve motor function.

Omega-3 fatty acids found in walnuts do wonder for the brain, including improving motor function when taken in a moderate amount.

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7. Great for the skin.

Consuming these nuts can helps the skin look younger and healthier due to the powerful antioxidant, vitamin E. You can also use walnut oil topically for protection against dry skin.

8. Help prevent heart disease.

Studies in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, and Israel all concluded that two to three servings of walnuts a day decreased cholesterol levels enough to lower the risk of coronary heart disease. If you have heart disease in your family, you might want to consider stocking up on this healthy nut.

9. Aid in weight management.

In addition to all of the other health benefits of walnuts, this nut can be a great tool in weight management. Walnuts contain loads of fibre, protein and fat that all help you feel fuller longer.

There is no risk of a sugar spike or crash with walnuts! Take a few portioned bags of walnuts with you to work to eat as a snack when you are feeling tempted to head to the vending machine for a candy bar. Your body will thank you later.

10. Give yourself an energy boost.

One of the immediate benefits of walnuts is that they contain a lot of B vitamins, which can boost your energy.

Too much of a good thing can be bad; consuming too many walnuts is thought to cause kidney stones due to their oxalate content. About 1.5 ounces a day seems to be the best amount.

 

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