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"Walnuts: Seeds, Nuts & Grains Series"
Remember when we’re talking about nuts that many people avoid them because of their relatively high fat content. However, not all fats are created equal and most North American diets are sadly lacking, especially in the heart-healthy Omega 3 essential fatty acids that every body needs and can only get from your food source.
The type of fat contained in walnuts makes all the difference because they contain 72.4% heart-healthy polyunsaturated fat, which has long been shown to reduce “bad” cholesterol levels or LDL levels in the blood. Too much LDL increases your risk for heart disease.
Polyunsaturated fats are the source of vital essential fatty acids, which we must get from our food, including Omega-3.
Omega-3’s help lower cholesterol, protect your heart, protect against some cancers and help to ease symptoms of inflammatory diseases, such as arthritis. They make the blood less sticky and prevent dangerous clots from forming. Some studies have shown that Omega-3 fatty acids may also lower the risk of stroke.
Most North American diets are way out of balance and receive far too much Omega-6 and way too small a daily intake of Omega-3 in their food sources.
Walnuts are high in essential fatty acids and a little history lesson reveals that during Medieval times, walnuts were considered a medicine. What’s really interesting is that later in the 16th and 17th centuries when herbal treatments became official medical practice, various plants were prescribed due to their resemblance to particular body parts.
The walnut with its resemblance to the human brain was used to treat head ailments, boost intellect and calm emotions. Even now, in Asian cultures, the walnut is considered a brain food and college students will crunch these tasty morsels just before exams hoping to boost their scores.
So go nuts...it’s really good for you and could definitely improve your thinking processes as well as your overall health.
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