Walnuts are truly a superfood (and they are DELICIOUS, I enjoy them as a topping on several meals or sides as well as simply alone with their naturally rich buttery flavor) since they naturally contain huge amounts of fatty acid nutrients that benefit the human body in profound ways.
Not only are walnuts immensely powerful for the overall health of the body, but walnuts are also one of the best things you can eat to contribute to beautiful, luminous skin and strong, lustrous hair.
1. Walnuts for Weight Management -
Contrary to what people believe, walnuts are actually good for weight management since an ounce of walnut contains 2.5g of omega 3 fats, 4g of protein and 2g of fiber that help provide satiety. And any successful weight management plan must include the satiety factor; so walnut is undoubtedly the right food to consider if you are into weight management program. Despite being ‘dense in calories’, walnut can also help with weight loss as is evident from the findings of a research published in the International Journal of Obesity, where overweight people following a Mediterranean style diet that included walnuts for 18 months could improve weight loss and keep weight off for a longer period than those following a low-fat diet.
2. Longer, stronger hair:
Walnuts are good sources of potassium, Omega 3, Omega 6, and Omega 9 fatty acids. All these ingredients strengthen the hair follicles. Thus, regular application of walnut oil on hair leaves you with longer, stronger, healthier, and glowing hair.
3. Walnuts Provide Antioxidant Defense
Walnuts are a great source of anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids, an essential fatty acid that the body can't manufacture. Its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant defense protects healthy cells from the damaging effects of free radicals.
4. Walnuts Improve Blood Vessel Health
Omega-3 fatty acids help prevent erratic heart rhythms, make blood less likely to clot, and impact how much plaque accumulates in blood vessels. The essential amino acide, l-argnine, helps blood vessels relax and
remain smooth, improving the elasticity of the blood vessel. This means improved mental function and protection against heart disease and stroke.
5. For Brain Health:
The Omega 3 Fatty acids present in the Walnuts are also good for the brain. Having food rich in Omega 3 fatty acids keep the nervous system working smoothly and improves your memory.
6. Walnuts Improve Sleep
Do you have trouble getting a good night's sleep? Walnuts can help; here's why. The body's pineal gland produces the hormone melatonin that induces sleep and helps regulate sleep. This hormone is found in walnuts--making walnuts a great evening or bedtime snack for improving your sleep.
7. Walnuts Improve Blood Vessel Health
Omega-3 fatty acids help prevent erratic heart rhythms, make blood less likely to clot, and impact how much plaque accumulates in blood vessels. The essential amino acide, l-argnine, helps blood vessels relax and
remain smooth, improving the elasticity of the blood vessel. This means improved mental function and protection against heart disease and stroke.
8. For Breast Cancer:
American Association For Cancer Research has published in its 2009 research volume that consuming a few walnuts each day can help keep the risk of the most common breast cancer away. So having a few of them will reduce your risk of Breast Cancer.
9. Delay skin ageing with these nuts:
Walnuts for skin is good as it is packed with B-vitamins that make them a great treat for your skin. Vitamin B is an excellent stress and mood manager. Lower stress levels mean better skin. Increased stress levels can result in earlier onset of wrinkles, thus inducing faster ageing. The presence of the B-vitamins, together with Vitamin E, a natural antioxidant, helps in fighting the free radicals induced due to stress. This further delays the ageing process.
10. Walnuts Are Dieter-Friendly
Although high in fats and concentrated in calories, the fats in walnuts are healthy fats. And walnuts are a great source of fiber and protein. As a result, eating walnuts helps you feel full and feel satisfied. This is good news for dieters.
11. Walnuts for a moisturized skin:
Those with dry skin should try applying warm walnut oil regularly. Walnut oil helps keep the skin moisturized. It nourishes the skin from within, enhancing the growth of healthier and radiant cells.
12. For the Heart:
Due to the high levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the walnuts they are very beneficial to the cardiovascular system. It has been found that just a few walnuts per day can help to reduce blood pressure so those with high blood pressure take note! The Omega 3 fatty acids are known to reduce the bad cholesterol in the body and encourage the production of Good cholesterol. This is again beneficial for the heart.
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