Walnut
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Special Precautions of Walnuts
The benefits of Walnuts are
- Walnuts are one of the best plant sources of protein.
- They are rich in fiber, B vitamins, magnesium, and antioxidants such as Vitamin E.
- Nuts in general are also high in plant sterols and fat - but mostly monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (omega 3 fatty acids, in particular, alpha-linolenic acid ALA) that have been shown to lower LDL cholesterol.Walnuts have significantly higher amounts of ALA omega 3 fatty acids compared to other nuts.
- More than a decade of scientific evidence shows that incorporating walnuts in a healthy diet reduces the risk of Heart Disease by improving blood vessel elasticity and plaque accumulation.
- Walnuts have also been shown to aid in the lowering LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol) and the C-Reactive Protein (CRP). CRP was recently recognized as an independent marker and predictor of heart disease.
