Why walnuts are so incredibly healthy!
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You have probably heard that nuts are extremely healthy and that you should eat a handful of them every day. You have a lot of healthy nuts like almonds, hazelnuts and cashews, but walnuts are the healthiest kind.
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They contain an enormous amount of healthy nutrients, they are full of antioxidants and are said to help against stress and high blood pressure. This is also the reason that many people consider walnuts to be a superfood.
Walnuts and healthy fats
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The reason that the walnut is considered a healthy nut variety has to do with its high antioxidant content. These antioxidants protect your body against free radicals, which are aggressive substances that can cause damage to cells and tissues. The higher the antioxidant content, the better you are protected against free radicals.
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30 minDessertBrie, Roquefort, port salut, gruyere, Camembert, walnut, garlic, thyme, honey, grape, baguette, Red onion, red grape, raisins, Red wine, Red wine vinegar, Brown sugar,generous cheese plate with onion marmalade -
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They also contain many (unsaturated) fats such as omega-3 fatty acids, which have many health benefits. These good fats lower the cholesterol in your blood, they reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and also have a beneficial effect on the prevention of diabetes. Your body cannot naturally produce these unsaturated fatty acids itself, so you will have to get these fats through your diet.
Health Benefits of Walnuts
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Walnuts are also rich in protein and fiber. This can support you in losing weight. The proteins are important building materials for your muscles and the fibers make you feel full more quickly. This makes you less likely to give in to eating all kinds of treats. Walnuts are also a good source of minerals such as potassium, copper, magnesium, iron, calcium, zinc and selenium.
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Below are a few more reasons why these nuts are so healthy.
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Enjoy, but eat in moderation
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Eating walnuts therefore has a lot of beneficial effects on your body. By eating a handful of it every day, you benefit from many health benefits. However, eat walnuts in moderation, as they contain relatively many calories. So you can certainly gain weight, as you know it is about your total calories that you consume. Walnuts are therefore healthy, but a handful of walnuts a day is more than enough!