Description
Walnuts
- Mahajan Store’s Special Walnuts?originated in the Mediterranean region and Central Asia and have been part of the human diet for thousands of years.
- Walnuts are most often eaten on their own as a snack but can also be added to salads, pasta, breakfast cereals, soups, and baked goods.
- They?re also used to make?walnut-oil
- Considered “brain food” due to its high levels of omega-3 contain higher amounts of antioxidants than most other foods and prevent heart disease and cancer.
- 100% Natural, Fresh, crisp and delicious Walnuts.
Nutritional Value of Walnuts?
One serving of walnuts is 1 ounce or about 7 walnuts. A serving of walnuts has:
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- 185 calories
- 2.5 grams of monounsaturated fat
- 1.7 grams of Saturated Fat
- 4.3 grams of Protein
- 3.9 of carbohydrates
- 1.9 grams of Fiber
- .7 grams of Sugar
Different Ways Of Consuming Walnuts:
- Soak 2-3 walnuts overnight and Consume them on empty stomach for tremendous health benefits.
- Sprinkled on leafy green or fruit salads.
- Finely ground in dips and sauces.
- Chopped and used in whole-grain bread and scones.
- Served on top of oatmeal or yoghurt.
- Chopped and added to wraps or pita sandwiches.
- Roasted and added to a homemade trail mix.
- Lightly browned in your favourite stir-fry recipe.
- Roasted, chopped and used on pasta or vegetables.
Health Benefits Of Walnuts?
Walnuts- Great Source Of? Energy
- Walnuts contain a lot of B vitamins, which can boost your energy levels. This adds to the weight management benefits. When we are energized, we are more likely to get moving.
- You can add some walnuts to a cup of yoghurt and eat a handful as a mid snack or to a smoothie for breakfast to boost energy levels.
Great For Skin
- Walnuts contain powerful antioxidants such as vitamin E, which contribute to making your skin look healthy and supple.
- You can also use walnut oil walnut-oil to prevent your skin from getting dry ? this makes it a perfect addition to your skin routine.
Boosts Metabolism
- Walnuts are replete with essential fatty acids which can boost metabolism.
- A handful of walnuts can provide a boost to slow-moving metabolism, help with digestion, growth, and development & other metabolic processes.?
Anti-inflammatory?
- Many diseases such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, atherosclerosis, allergies are because of inflammation. Walnuts can prove beneficial because they have anti-inflammatory properties. Consuming walnuts every day may help in combating these diseases better.
Good For Heart
- If you have heart disease in your family, consider stocking up on this health nut!
- Walnuts encourage a healthy lipid supply because they abound in omega-3 fats like alpha-linolenic acid and linolenic acid.
- Studies have shown that a serving of walnuts a day helps in lowering cholesterol and the risk of coronary heart disease. They are also beneficial in reducing high blood pressure.
Prevent Cancer?
- Walnuts are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and have a high amount of antioxidants in the nut family. Due to this boost of antioxidants, walnuts have been proven to combat the risks of cancer.
- They help slow the growth of many cancers such as prostate, breast, pancreatic cancers.
Improves Fertility?
- One of the benefits of walnuts is improved sperm vitality and motility.
- They also might help in the production of sperms, improving the quality of sperms, and prevent sperm morphology or abnormal sperm growth.
Strengthens Hair and Nails
- Walnuts are thought to help hair and nails grow stronger and longer and help prevent hair loss because of high levels of biotin or Vitamin B7 in walnuts.
- Vitamin E present in walnuts also helps give your hair and nails a healthy shine!??
Helps in Weight Management
- Besides all the other health benefits of walnuts, this nut can be a great tool in weight management.
- It contain loads of fibre, protein, and fat that all help you feel fuller longer and prevent you from binge eating.
- You need to keep a watch on portion size, as walnuts have a high amount of fat and calories.
Boost Brain
- They are rich in alpha-linolenic acid, a plant-based omega-3 fatty acid.
- Walnuts also possess more polyphenolic compounds than any other type of nut. Both omega-3 fatty acids and polyphenols are considered critical brain foods and can do wonders for the brain, including motor function when taken in moderation.
- Having a healthy diet can help with depression, but studies have shown having low systemic levels of omega-3 can be especially harmful.
- Since walnuts have plenty of omega-3, they may help in the prevention of depression.
How to Store
- Store in a cool and dry place.
- Put it in an airtight container and preferably refrigerate after opening.Also, Don’t forget to visit our collection of Dry Fruits.