Walnuts are one of my favorite nuts, as they are tasty on their own and add a nice crunch to salads, yogurt, and cookies. They are also a nice source of protein.1/4 cup of walnuts will give you 5g of Protein and some healthy MUFA Fat.
Here are some of the health benefits of walnuts:
- Have one of the highest antioxidant content of the tree nuts
- Excellent source of omega-3 essential fatty acids
- A good source of monounsaturated fats (MUFAs) which has favorable effects on helping reduce high cholesterol levels and improve cardiovascular wellness.
- Contain relatively high levels of l-arginine, an essential amino acid, which is converted into nitric oxide, a chemical that helps keep the inner walls of blood vessels smooth and allows blood vessels to relax thus helping relieve hypertension issues.
Who knew a nut could pack so much health benefit. For more health boosting info, check out The World's Healthiest Foods page on walnuts.
