Walnut Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Walnuts are the brain-shaped seeds of the walnut tree. They are a flavorful, crunchy nut that provide tremendous levels of vital nutrients. Nutritionists look at walnuts as a functional food, meaning that they provide health benefits above just basic nutrition.¹

Walnut Health Uses and Health Benefits

Walnuts are a superfood in that they provide higher than daily recommended levels of omega-3 fatty acids and high levels of nutrients like B vitamins, manganese and copper. Consuming walnuts is associated with better heart health because they help to maintain healthy cholesterol levels. Walnuts are also packed with disease-fighting antioxidants and anti-inflammatory benefits that help maintain brain health.^1,2

References

1. http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=99 
2. https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/05/19/7-walnuts-benefits.aspx