Walnuts | Healthiest Foods

A walnut is the nut of any tree of the genus Juglans (Family Juglandaceae), particularly the Persian or English walnut, Juglans regia.Technically a walnut is the seed of a drupe or drupaceous nut and thus not a true botanical nut. It is used for food after being processed, while green for pickled walnuts or after full ripening for its nutmeat. Nutmeat of the eastern black walnut from the Juglans nigra is less commercially available, as are butternut nutmeats from Juglans cinerea. The walnut is nutrient-dense with protein and essential fatty acids,More info:wiki

Below are photos and Images you may like:

#10   Benefits of Walnuts: Can Walnuts Keep the Doctor Away?,More info:organicconsumers

One of the basic tenets of optimal health is to eat real food. Nuts certainly fit into this category and, as a bonus, are a convenient, ready-to-eat snack that you can carry in a purse or backpack or stash in a desk drawer at work.

Two of my favorite nuts are macadamias and pecans, in large part because they’re high in healthy fats but relatively low in carbohydrates and protein, which most Americans consume in excess.

However, you really can’t go wrong when eating a variety of nuts, assuming you eat them in moderation. Walnuts are another top choice that have been making headlines due to their numerous beneficial effects on health.

#9    Are Walnuts Healthier Than Pecans?,More info:drweil

You recommend walnuts as a good vegetarian source of omega-3, but I’ve read that walnuts are “mildly inflammatory,” as opposed to, say, pecans which have much less omega-3 but are rated as “mildly anti-inflammatory.” Which is the better trade-off?

#8   Why walnuts are the healthiest type of nut there is,More info:coach.nine

Research has consistently shown that nuts are one of the healthiest snacks you can eat. The health benefits of walnuts include a lower risk of developing health problems such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

As long as they’re not coated in salt or chocolate and you don’t scoff too many, nuts are also associated with long-term weight control despite their typically high calorie levels — a surprising finding that scientists are still researching (it may be the combo of fat, fibre and protein is effective at making us feel satisfied, so we eat less).

#7   Amazing Health Benefits of Walnuts – 9 Reasons To Eat Walnuts Every Day!,More info:servingjoy

Eating healthy means making the right choice as to what to eat. Aside from the more popular fruits and vegetables, nuts are also a great source of nutrients. Walnuts, in particular, hold surprising health benefits.

Grown in sub-tropical countries, walnuts are kernels from Juglan trees. There are about 30 cultivar types of walnuts in the world with English or Persian, Black, and White or butternut as the more popular. Walnuts have been attributed to intellectuality, because of its inside surface that looks like the human brain.

Walnuts contain 654 calories per 100 grams, but with zero cholesterol. An excellent source of energy, it is also packed with 13.71g of carbohydrates, 15.23 grams of protein, and 65.21g of fat. A larger portion of this fat is made up of monounsaturated fatty acids that manufacture more omega-3 fatty acids. The excellent load of monounsaturated fats in walnuts helps lower the bad cholesterol level, while increasing the good cholesterol level.

#6   Ginger and walnut carrot cake,More info:bbc

 

#5   Spaghetti with Lemon and Toasted Walnuts,More info:vegetariantimes

 

#4   Hasselback pumpkin with sage and walnuts,More info:taste

 

#3  Honey cookies with walnuts,More info:sbs

Melomakarona is a traditional Greek cookie that is soaked in a syrup of diluted honey, and sprinkled with crushed walnuts. The Greek name for them translates to “honey macaroons”, however, they are nothing like the traditional macaroon. The trick is to make them soft but not soggy, light but not falling apart.

#2   Cilantro Walnut Pesto,More info:drweil

This dish marries the sharp tang of cilantro with the depth of walnuts. A perfect addition to pasta and soup.

Traditional pesto is based on crushed (the term derives from the Genoese pestâ, “to pound”) basil leaves and pine nuts, but I like to mix up the recipe. Kale pesto is wonderful, but my favorite version is probably this one, which marries the sharp tang of cilantro with the satisfying depth and complexity of walnuts. A wonderful addition to pasta, and a dollop improves almost any soup – like one of my favorites, Roasted Winter Squash & Apple Soup.

#1   Rosemary-Roasted Honey Walnuts,More info:thecafesucrefarine

 

Please watch the following video: