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Introduction
*Walnuts are the nuts of the tree Juglans regia.
*They are also known by names like American Black walnut, butternut, California Black walnut, heartnut, demon walnut, English walnut, etc.
*The nuts of all the species are edible, and they add a flavorful crunch to dishes.
*They can be eaten raw or dry toasted.
*The walnut kernel or nut consists of two partially attached bumpy lobes that are off white in color and covered by a thin, light brown color.
*They need to be kept dry and refrigerated to store well; in warm conditions they become rancid in a few weeks, particularly after shelling.
*Number of nuts per serving is 14 halves.
Are they raw?
Yes and No.
*Yes, if picked fresh or if it says raw or sundried on the package.
*No, because sometimes walnuts at the supermarkets are roasted. Make sure you read the label.
Health Benefits
1. Walnuts have high content of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that help reduce the risk of heart disease and also certain types of cancer.
2. Walnuts contain the amino acid, arginine, which is used to produce nitric oxide in the body, which is necessary to preserve the elasticity and flexibility of arteries regardless of cholesterol level
3. Eating walnuts at the end of a meal may help cut the damage that fatty food can do to the arteries.
4. They help lower the blood cholesterol by lowering the LDL cholesterol.
5. The nuts also contain antioxidants and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a plant-based omega-3 fatty acid with health giving properties.
6. Eating walnuts regularly reduce the risk or delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease.
7. The nuts known to prevent weight gain, calm hysteria, eliminate morning sickness, and to strengthen one's constitution.
8. Walnut oil is used as a medicinal aid to treat colic, dandruff, dry hair, gangrene, and open wounds, while the green rind of the walnut was used to treat ringworm.
9. Walnut oil obtained from the first pressing is highly prized for its lightness and delicate flavor. It is high in polyunsaturated fats.
10. Rich in vitamin E, alpha, beta, delta and gamma-tocopherol, making it exceptionally high in antioxidants, they protect the oil from becoming rancid quickly.
11. Very good sources of a variety of B vitamins, which are needed to enhance the production of energy and healthy digestion.
12. One serving of walnuts will provide our daily requirement of omega-3 fatty acids.
13. They are very low in sugars and high in dietary fiber, which makes it ideal for those who want to lose weight, as it provides satiety and less calories.
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