7 Reasons to include walnuts in your daily diet

Here are some surprising health benefits of walnuts which will force you to include them in your daily diet for better health.

Among nuts, walnuts are considered the king. It is often considered brain food. Regular consumption of walnuts helps in protecting the heart, losing weight, providing protection against diabetes and cancer, and also enhancing the quality of sleep.

Health benefits of walnuts

Improves metabolism - Consuming walnuts improves the metabolism in the body. Walnuts - a good source of minerals like manganese, copper, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and selenium together with EFAs, supports metabolic activities like growth and development, sperm generation, digestion, and nucleic acid synthesis.  

Good for the heart - Walnuts are a rich source of omega - 3 fatty acids and are loaded with essential fatty acids like linoleic acid, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), and arachidonic acids help in preventing heart diseases by aiding healthy lipids.  

Prevents cancer - Walnuts are a rich source of beneficial bioactive compounds such as Phytosterols, Gamma-tocopherol, Omega-3 fatty acids, and Ellagic acids that lower the risk of colon and prostate cancer. 

Brain Health - Walnuts improve brain function and slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease

Manage diabetes – Daily consumption of walnuts is also beneficial for persons with type 2 diabetes. Better blood fat composition, including less LDL cholesterol and less total cholesterol and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.  

Muscles and bone health - Walnuts are a good source of the minerals such as copper, calcium & magnesium, and maintain muscle and bone health.  

Improves sleep – As it is a good source of melatonin together with omega 3 fatty acids, it helps in relaxing the mind and sustaining sleeping patterns.

(Disclaimer: The content on this site is for informational purposes only, and should not be taken as professional medical advice.  Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other health professionals for any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition.)

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