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Walnuts

Walnuts are one of the most antioxidant rich foods and are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids which have anti-inflammatory properties and are known to help prevent strokes, diabetes, coronary artery disease.

Beneficial properties

Anti-inflammatory Antioxidant Brain health Skin health Bone health Weight management

Nutritional highlights

Vitamin E, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Zinc, Calcium, Selenium, Antioxidants, Omega-3 fatty acids

Detailed information

Walnuts are one of the most antioxidant rich foods and are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids which have anti-inflammatory properties and are known to help prevent strokes, diabetes, coronary artery disease, and colon, prostate, and breast cancers. Walnuts are also high in B-complex vitamins and minerals such as copper, iron, manganese, zinc, calcium, and selenium. Walnuts are particularly beneficial for cognitive health and are generally regarded as an excellent “brain food”. Walnuts can also calm the nervous system and increase your sense of well-being and peace. They are known to satiate the appetite as well as aid in long term weight loss. Walnuts are high in vitamin E which helps to keeps cells protected from free radical damage. Walnuts are also very important for the neurological and circulatory systems and can help to benefit neuropathy, cerebral palsy, dementia, raynaud’s disease, and atherosclerosis. Walnut oil is a wonderful moisturizer for the skin and is regularly used in skin care products for its healing and protective benefits. Try mashing a few ripe bananas and sprinkling chopped walnuts on top for a energy and brain boosting breakfast. Only a handful of walnuts a day are needed to receive their powerful health benefits.

Conditions it helps with

Cancer (All Types)

Includes: Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Prostate Cancer

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Chronic Inflammation

Includes: Inflammation

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Dementia & Memory Loss

Includes: Dementia

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Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)

Includes: Diabetes Type 1, Diabetes Type 2

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Hardening / Clogging of Arteries

Includes: Atherosclerosis (Coronary Artery Disease)

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Heart Disease

Includes: Heart Disease (Cardiomyopathy)

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High Blood Pressure

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High Blood Pressure

Includes: High Blood Pressure / Hypertension

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High Cholesterol

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Obesity

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Recipes featuring Walnuts

Apple Cranberry Muffins

Banana Walnut Muffins

Banana Buckwheat Bread

Instant Pot Mushroom-Barley Stew

Green Beans and Summer Squash Salad

Lentil-Walnut Pâté

Linguine with Mushroom Pesto

Banana Blueberry Bars

Jam Dot Holiday Cookies

Gluten-Free Fig Bars

Blueberry-Banana Wraps

The Great Purple Sweet Potato Pie

Quinoa and Apple Breakfast Casserole with Cherry Drizzle

Slow Cooker Banana Bread Oats

Anti-Inflammatory Kale Salad

Broccoli & Walnut Orecchiette

Cutie with Walnuts

Savory Gut-Friendly Flapjacks (British-Style, Oven-Baked)

Stuffed Eggplant with Herb-Walnut Crumble

Pumpkin Pie Protein–Fiber Smoothie

Vegan Pumpkin Pie Protein–Fiber Smoothie

Zucchini Bread BloodSugar Smoothie

Stuffed Breakfast Sweet Potato

Gājjar No Halvo Baked Oatmeal

Farmers Market Couscous Salad

Mushroom Chorizo Tacos con Papas

Perfect Vegan Carrot Cake

10-Minute Strawberry Cucumber Salad

Quick and Easy Jackfruit Salad Sandwiches

Vegan Strawberry Blondies

Pistachio-Orange Stuffed Dates

Banana Teff Bread

Cranberry Orange Pumpkin Muffins

Banana-Fig Bread

Walnut Biscuit Stacked Fruit Appetizers

Pumpkin Spice Bread

Oatmeal-Lemon Pancakes with Raspberry-Date Syrup

Apple-Walnut Breakfast Bread

Smoky Little Devils

Chewy Lemon-Oatmeal Cookies

Amazing Nut Roast

The Best Vegetarian Meatloaf

Apple Walnut Salad

Best Veggie Burgers

Easiest Baked Falafel

Kale Pesto (in 5 minutes!)

Cauliflower Nachos with Walnut Taco Meat

Grain-Free Blueberry Crisp

Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten Free)

No-Bake Pumpkin Tarts (Vegan, Paleo)

Quick Pesto Sauce

Low-Sugar Chocolate Walnut Muffins

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